Duke William VIII of Brunswick
GPTKB entity
Properties (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Duke
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1720-01-01
|
| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:St._Blasius_Church,_Brunswick
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1780-11-08
|
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Duke_Anthony_Ulrich_of_Brunswick
|
| gptkbp:house |
gptkb:House_of_Welf
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Duke William VIII of Brunswick
|
| gptkbp:issue |
gptkb:Princess_Augusta_of_Brunswick
gptkb:Duke_Charles_I_of_Brunswick gptkb:Duke_William_IX_of_Brunswick gptkb:Princess_Louise_of_Brunswick |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Cultural patronage
Military reforms Support of the arts Development_of_infrastructure_in_Brunswick Diplomatic_relations_with_Great_Britain |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Princess_Elizabeth_Juliana_of_Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
German
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:William_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Duke_William_VII_of_Brunswick
|
| gptkbp:reignEnd |
1780
|
| gptkbp:reignStart |
1735
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Lutheranism
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Promotion of scientific research
Establishment of public libraries Promotion of agricultural reforms Promotion of education reforms Promotion of public health initiatives Promotion of civic engagement Promotion of cultural heritage preservation Promotion of local industries Support for the arts and literature Promotion of historical research Promotion of cultural festivals Support for the establishment of schools Support for the establishment of cultural institutions Support for the establishment of museums Support for the establishment of theaters Promotion of environmental conservation efforts Promotion of cultural diplomacy Promotion of artistic collaborations Support for the arts and music Treaty of Hubertusburg Establishment of trade fairs Support for the construction of roads Military campaigns in the Seven Years' War Construction of the Duke's Palace Promotion of international cultural exchanges Strengthening of the ducal court Support for the establishment of art galleries Support for the establishment of orchestras Support for the establishment of botanical gardens Promotion of public performances Support for the construction of bridges Support for the establishment of cultural programs Support for the establishment of cultural initiatives Involvement_in_the_politics_of_the_Holy_Roman_Empire Establishment_of_the_University_of_Helmstedt Cultural_exchanges_with_France Support_for_the_Protestant_church Involvement_in_the_War_of_the_Austrian_Succession Alliance_with_Prussia Development_of_the_arts_in_Brunswick |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Princess_Augusta_of_Great_Britain
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Duke_Charles_I_of_Brunswick
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Duke_of_Brunswick
|