John George, Elector of Brandenburg

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John George, Elector of Brandenburg, was a 16th-century German prince of the Hohenzollern dynasty who ruled Brandenburg during the early Reformation era and helped shape its political and religious course within the Holy Roman Empire.

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John George, Elector of Brandenburg canonical 6

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Elector of Brandenburg
human
member of the House of Hohenzollern
prince
century of activity 16th century
continent Europe
country of citizenship Margraviate of Brandenburg
dynasty Hohenzollern dynasty
ethnic group German
given name John George
governmental role territorial prince within the Holy Roman Empire
historical period early modern period
language of communication German
noble family House of Hohenzollern
notable for influencing the religious orientation of Brandenburg
shaping the political course of Brandenburg during the Reformation
occupation ruler
statesman
part of Holy Roman Empire
political entity Holy Roman Empire
position held Elector of Brandenburg
rank prince-elector
realm governed Brandenburg
Electorate of Brandenburg
realm type prince-electorate
region of activity Central Europe
religious context Reformation
religious policy involvement Reformation-era church affairs in Brandenburg
sex or gender male
title Elector
Margrave of Brandenburg

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Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg successor John George, Elector of Brandenburg
Magdalene of Brandenburg sibling John George, Elector of Brandenburg
Joachim II Hector followedBy John George, Elector of Brandenburg
Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg father John George, Elector of Brandenburg
Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg predecessor John George, Elector of Brandenburg
Johann Georg von Brandenburg sibling John George, Elector of Brandenburg