Duke Ernst Johann von Biron

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Duke
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:nobility
Baltic nobility
gptkbp:birth_date 1690-01-29
gptkbp:burial_place Mitau
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Promotion of science
Promotion of social welfare programs
Support for public health initiatives
Promotion of civic engagement
Promotion of local culture
Strengthening of local governance
Promotion of agriculture
Diplomatic relations with Russia
Support for local industries
Support for religious institutions
Encouragement of trade
Support for local crafts
Support for local governance reforms
Support for military organization
Promotion of arts in Courland
Development of education in Courland
Economic reforms in Courland
Infrastructure development in Courland
gptkbp:cultural_influence gptkb:Baroque_architecture
gptkbp:death_date 1772-12-29
gptkbp:descendant House of Biron
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Kettler
gptkbp:era Early Modern period
gptkbp:father Ernst Johann von Biron
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:18th_century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Ernst Johann von Biron
gptkbp:influence Courland's culture
Courland's economy
Courland's politics
gptkbp:influence_on Latvian history
Lithuanian history
Estonian history
gptkbp:known_for Ruling Courland
gptkbp:legacy Cultural development in Courland
Political stability in Courland
gptkbp:mother Anna von Kettler
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Courland
gptkbp:place_of_birth Mitau
gptkbp:place_of_death Mitau
gptkbp:political_affiliation gptkb:Russian_Empire
gptkbp:predecessor Friedrich Wilhelm von Biron
gptkbp:reign_end 1740
gptkbp:reign_start 1737
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Catherine_the_Great
gptkb:Peter_the_Great
gptkbp:significant_event Duke of Courland appointed
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anna_Ivanovna
gptkbp:successor Peter von Biron
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Courland
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rundāle_Palace
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5