Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg

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Elector of Brandenburg (1505-1571)

Quick Facts

Name: Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg
Born: 1505-01-13
Died: 1571-01-03
Occupation: aristocrat
Citizenship: Margraviate of Brandenburg
Birthplace: Cölln

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseMagdalena of Saxony1524-11-06 — 1534-01-25
SpouseHedwig Jagiellon, Electress of Brandenburg1535-09-01 — 1571-01-03
PartnerAnna Sydow

Family

FatherJoachim I Nestor, Elector of Brandenburg
MotherElizabeth of Denmark, Electress of Brandenburg
SiblingJohn, Margrave of Brandenburg-Küstrin
SiblingAnna of Brandenburg
SiblingMargaret of Brandenburg

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Languages

Native language

German

Spoken, written or signed

German

Sources & Credits

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Facts retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 17:22 UTC.