Ernest I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1397-06-20
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Blasius_Church,_Brunswick
gptkbp:children gptkb:Margaret_of_Brunswick-Lüneburg
gptkb:Ernest_II,_Duke_of_Brunswick-Lüneburg
gptkb:Catherine_of_Brunswick-Lüneburg
gptkb:Henry_II
gptkb:William_of_Brunswick-Lüneburg
gptkbp:deathDate 1478-01-11
gptkbp:dynasty Welf dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Henry_the_Mild
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Welf
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ernest I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
gptkbp:knownFor Consolidation_of_the_Duchy
gptkbp:mother Catherine of Anhalt
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:William_the_Elder
gptkbp:reign 1432
1478
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Roman_Catholicism
gptkbp:significantEvent Cultural patronage
Military reforms
Legal reforms
Support for the arts
Support of the arts and culture
Establishment of trade routes
Promotion of education
Promotion of trade and commerce
Land reclamation projects
Support for the arts and sciences
Establishment of local governance
Promotion of civic engagement
Diplomatic relations with neighboring states
Promotion of cultural exchange
Development of infrastructure
Promotion of agriculture
Support for international relations
Support for the poor
Support for local industries
Establishment of a postal system
Construction of fortifications
Encouragement of craftsmanship
Promotion of public health
Establishment of a court system
Support for public works
Support for the clergy
Promotion of diplomacy
Promotion of social welfare
Treaty of Lüneburg
Promotion of Lutheranism
Support for the Reformation
Battle of Buxtehude
Construction_of_the_Brunswick_Cathedral
Establishment_of_the_University_of_Helmstedt
Strengthening_of_the_Duchy's_economy
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Elisabeth_of_Brandenburg
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ernest_II
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Brunswick-Lüneburg