Duke Wilhelm von Courland

GPTKB entity

Properties (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1692-10-24
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Riga_Cathedral
gptkbp:children gptkb:Peter_von_Courland
gptkb:Johann_von_Courland
gptkb:Anna_von_Courland
gptkb:Ernst_von_Courland
gptkb:Wilhelmina_von_Courland
gptkbp:deathDate 1775-05-06
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Kettler
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Wilhelm von Courland
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural patronage
Economic reforms
Military reforms
Support of the arts
Establishment of schools
Support of education
Promotion of religious tolerance
Support of the arts and sciences
Development of agriculture
Promotion of social welfare programs
Promotion of civic engagement
Promotion of trade
Support of local nobility
Promotion of tourism
Promotion of international trade
Promotion of community development
Promotion of environmental conservation
Support of local businesses
Support of cultural institutions
Support of scientific research
Promotion of historical research
Strengthening of the military
Support of public health initiatives
Encouragement of immigration
Support of the arts community
Support of the local economy
Support of the merchant class
Encouragement of agricultural innovation
Support of cultural heritage preservation
Promotion of local crafts
Promotion of the economy
Promotion of historical preservation
Support of local festivals
Establishment of a university
Support of the local arts scene
Construction of infrastructure
Promotion of educational reforms
Support of the arts education
Promotion of public infrastructure projects
Cultural_exchanges_with_Europe
Diplomatic_relations_with_Russia
Support_of_the_Lutheran_Church
Promotion_of_the_Latvian_language
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Courland
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Ernst_Johann_von_Courland
gptkbp:reign 1737
1775
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_Anna_of_Courland
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Duke_Peter_von_Courland
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Courland_and_Semigallia