Duke Friedrich August von Kurland

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1752-10-01
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Riga_Cathedral
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Enlightenment
gptkbp:deathDate 1816-02-12
gptkbp:father gptkb:Duke_Ernst_Johann_von_Kurland
gptkbp:grandparent gptkb:Duke_Friedrich_Wilhelm_von_Kurland
Princess_Anna_von_Kurland
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Kurland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Friedrich August von Kurland
gptkbp:issue gptkb:Duchess_Anna_von_Kurland
gptkb:Duke_Peter_von_Kurland
gptkb:Duke_Friedrich_von_Kurland
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural patronage
Economic reforms
Educational reforms
Military reforms
Support of the arts
Advocacy for civil liberties
Advancement of science
Support of education
Advancement of women's rights
Establishment of libraries
Promotion of civic engagement
Promotion of trade
Encouragement of innovation
Promotion of literature
Promotion of human rights
Development of infrastructure
Promotion of agriculture
Promotion of environmental conservation
Support of local governance
Support of social welfare programs
Promotion of public health
Support of music
Support of local industries
Support of historical preservation
Encouragement of community development
Support of local craftsmen
Encouragement of theater
Promotion of fine arts
Advocacy for serfdom reform
Cultural_exchanges_with_Western_Europe
Diplomatic_relations_with_Russia
gptkbp:mother Countess_Anna_von_Kurland
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Duchy_of_Courland_and_Semigallia
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation gptkb:Duchy_of_Courland_and_Semigallia
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Peter_von_Kurland
gptkbp:reignEnd 1816
gptkbp:reignStart 1795
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_Wilhelmine_of_Hesse-Kassel
gptkbp:successor Duke_Paul_von_Kurland
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Kurland