Duchy of Saxe-Wolfenbüttel
GPTKB entity
Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Duchy
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 2,000 km²
|
| gptkbp:capital |
gptkb:Wolfenbüttel
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| gptkbp:co-ruler |
Duke of Saxe-Wolfenbüttel
|
| gptkbp:coatOfArms |
Duchy coat of arms
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on literature and arts
|
| gptkbp:currency |
Thaler
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1807
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| gptkbp:established |
1635
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| gptkbp:flag |
Duchy flag
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| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:Harz_Mountains
gptkb:River_Oker |
| gptkbp:governmentType |
Duchy
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Cultural_center_during_the_Renaissance
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Early Modern Period
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Saxe-Wolfenbüttel_War_(1761-1763)
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Treaty of Vienna (1815)
Treaty of Tilsit (1807) Constitution of Saxe-Wolfenbüttel (1791) |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Duchy of Saxe-Wolfenbüttel
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| gptkbp:language |
German
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Germany
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Influence on regional politics
Cultural festivals and events Establishment of public libraries Support for scientific research Support for the arts and sciences Promotion of education and literacy Development of infrastructure projects Development of trade routes Development of local industries Relations with neighboring duchies Establishment of public health measures Promotion of local crafts and trades Civic engagement and participation Promotion of agricultural advancements Cultural patronage by the Dukes Formation of the Confederation of the Rhine Construction of the Wolfenbüttel Castle Economic reforms in the 18th century Influence on regional culture and identity Military alliances during conflicts Cultural_exchanges_with_Italy Establishment_of_the_University_of_Helmstedt Cultural_exchanges_with_France Participation_in_the_Napoleonic_Wars Civic_improvements_in_Wolfenbüttel Establishment_of_the_Wolfenbüttel_Library Establishment_of_the_Wolfenbüttel_Theater Incorporation_into_the_Kingdom_of_Hanover |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Henry_the_Younger
gptkb:Augustus_the_Younger Ernest_Augustus,_Duke_of_Saxe-Wolfenbüttel Louis_Rudolph,_Duke_of_Saxe-Wolfenbüttel |
| gptkbp:partOf |
Holy Roman Empire
|
| gptkbp:population |
around 100,000 (in the 18th century)
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Lutheranism
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Duchy_of_Brunswick
|