Friedrich Wilhelm I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar

About

Monarch of Saxe-Weimar 1573-1602, (1562-1602)

Quick Facts

Name: Friedrich Wilhelm I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
Born: 1562-04-25
Died: 1602-07-07
Occupation: regent
Citizenship: Germany
Birthplace: Weimar

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseSophie of Württemberg1583-05-05 — 1590-07-21
SpouseCountess Palatine Anna Maria of Neuburg1591-09-09 — 1602-07-07

Family

FatherJohn William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
MotherDorothea Susanne of Simmern
SiblingJohn, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
SiblingMaria, Abbess of Quedlinburg
ChildDorothea Sophia, Abbess of Quedlinburg

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

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

German

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