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George William, Elector of Brandenburg

Elector and Margrave of Brandenburg, Duke of Prussia · Historical Figures · Lived 1595 to 1640 · aged 45

George William, of the Hohenzollern dynasty, was Margrave and Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia from 1619 until his death. His reign was marked by ineffective governance during the Thirty Years' War. He was the father of Frederick William, the "Great Elector".

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1595 to 1640 · aged 45