William the Younger, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

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Duke of Brunswick (1535-1592)

Quick Facts

Name: William the Younger, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Born: 1535-07-04
Died: 1592-08-20
Occupation: aristocrat
Citizenship: Germany
Birthplace: Celle

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseDorothea of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg1561-10-12 — 1592-08-20

Family

FatherErnest I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
MotherSophie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
SiblingFrancis Otto, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
SiblingHenry, Duke of Brunswick-Dannenberg
SiblingElisabeth Ursula von Braunschweig-Lüneburg

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

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

German

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Facts retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 09:02 UTC.