Duke Augustus of Anhalt-Plötzkau

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1614-12-23
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Jacob's_Church,_Köthen
gptkbp:children gptkb:Duke_Louis_of_Anhalt-Plötzkau
gptkb:Duke_Augustus_of_Anhalt-Köthen
gptkb:Duke_Frederick_of_Anhalt-Plötzkau
gptkb:Duke_John_Louis_of_Anhalt-Plötzkau
gptkbp:deathDate 1684-05-20
gptkbp:father gptkb:Duke_John_George_of_Anhalt-Plötzkau
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Ascania
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Augustus of Anhalt-Plötzkau
gptkbp:knownFor Military leadership
Art collections
Cultural patronage
Military reforms
Patronage of the arts
Historical documentation
Influence on local governance
Promotion of trade and commerce
Support of the arts and sciences
Advocacy for social welfare programs
Establishment of educational institutions
Promotion of civic engagement
Diplomatic relations with neighboring states
Promotion of literature
Development of infrastructure
Encouragement of scientific research
Support of public health initiatives
Encouragement of local artisans
Promotion of historical studies
Construction of palaces
Cultural exchanges with other duchies
Promotion of agricultural advancements
Support of local festivals and traditions
Support of musicians and composers
Support of education and universities
Political_influence_in_the_Holy_Roman_Empire
Support_of_the_Lutheran_Church
Promotion_of_Protestantism
Development_of_Anhalt-Plötzkau
Civic_improvements_in_Anhalt-Plötzkau
Cultural_contributions_to_Anhalt
Support_of_the_arts_in_Anhalt-Plötzkau
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Countess_Anna_of_Oldenburg
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_John_George_of_Anhalt-Plötzkau
gptkbp:reignEnd 1684
gptkbp:reignStart 1660
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_Anna_of_Saxe-Weimar
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Duke_John_Louis_of_Anhalt-Plötzkau
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Anhalt-Plötzkau