Ernst I of Saxe-Gotha

GPTKB entity

Properties (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1601-06-25
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._George's_Church,_Gotha
gptkbp:children gptkb:Dorothea_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkb:Johann_Ernst_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkb:Sophie_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkb:Anna_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkb:Elisabeth_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkbp:deathDate 1625-04-26
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Wettin
gptkbp:era Early Modern period
gptkbp:father gptkb:Johann_II,_Duke_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Saxe-Gotha
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ernst I of Saxe-Gotha
gptkbp:knownFor Consolidation of the duchy
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Dorothea_of_Saxe-Altenburg
gptkbp:nationality German
gptkbp:placeOfBirth Gotha
gptkbp:placeOfDeath Gotha
gptkbp:portrait Ernst_I_of_Saxe-Gotha,_Duke_of_Saxe-Gotha.jpg
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Johann_II,_Duke_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkbp:reignEnd 1625
gptkbp:reignStart 1605
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:significantEvent Promotion of arts and sciences
Promotion of religious tolerance
Marriage alliances with other noble houses
Support of the Protestant Reformation
Promotion of public health initiatives
Promotion of social welfare programs
Support for scientific research
Cultural exchanges with other regions
Promotion of agricultural development
Support for the development of public spaces
Diplomatic relations with neighboring states
Promotion of education and literacy
Support for the arts and literature
Support for the establishment of schools
Support for the establishment of guilds
Establishment of a legal code
Promotion of civic engagement and participation
Support for the construction of churches
Encouragement of trade and commerce
Support for the arts and music
Establishment of a court library
Encouragement of cultural festivals
Strengthening of the duchy's economy
Strengthening of the duchy's military
Encouragement of local craftsmanship
Promotion of historical research and documentation
Support for Lutheran theologians
Encouragement of international trade relations
Promotion of local traditions and customs
Encouragement of environmental conservation efforts
Construction of the Friedenstein Castle
Military alliances during the Thirty Years' War
Reorganization of the duchy's administration
Strengthening of the duchy's legal system
Cultural_patronage_in_Gotha
Development_of_infrastructure_in_Gotha
Civic_improvements_in_Gotha
Development_of_the_Gotha_court
Establishment_of_the_University_of_Erfurt
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Elisabeth_of_Hesse
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Johann_Ernst_of_Saxe-Gotha
gptkbp:title Duke of Saxe-Gotha