Duke Augustus II of Saxe-Weimar

GPTKB entity

Properties (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1614-01-01
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Weimar
gptkbp:children gptkb:Elisabeth,_Duchess_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Maria,_Duchess_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Johanna,_Duchess_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Dorothea,_Duchess_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Johann_Wilhelm,_Duke_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Johann_Ernst,_Duke_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Anna,_Duchess_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Sophie,_Duchess_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Wilhelmine,_Duchess_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkb:Augustus,_Duke_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkbp:deathDate 1668-05-26
gptkbp:father gptkb:Duke_Wilhelm_IV_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Wettin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Augustus II of Saxe-Weimar
gptkbp:knownFor Diplomatic relations
Military leadership
Political influence
Cultural patronage
Promotion of education
Promotion of trade and commerce
Promotion of music and arts
Advancement of agricultural practices
Promotion of civic engagement
Support of cultural institutions
Support of literature and philosophy
Promotion of historical research
Encouragement of scientific research
Support of the arts community
Encouragement of cultural exchanges
Support of local artisans
Advancement of educational reforms
Support of arts and sciences
Encouragement of philosophical discourse
Support of scientific societies
Establishment of libraries and museums
Development of Weimar
Promotion of theatrical performances
Support of musical compositions
Support of public welfare initiatives
Influence_on_German_culture
Influence_on_the_Enlightenment_in_Germany
Support_of_Lutheran_church
Cultural_development_in_Saxe-Weimar
Development_of_infrastructure_in_Weimar
Establishment_of_Weimar_as_a_cultural_center
Influence_on_the_development_of_Weimar_Classicism
Support_of_the_University_of_Jena
Support_of_the_arts_during_the_Baroque_period
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Countess_Anna_of_Oldenburg
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Weimar
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Weimar
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Wilhelm_IV_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkbp:reignEnd 1668
gptkbp:reignStart 1633
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anna_Maria_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Duke_Johann_IV_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkbp:title Duke of Saxe-Weimar