Johann Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg
GPTKB entity
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Brandenburg
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
1572-11-08
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Königsberg_Cathedral
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Strengthening the Brandenburg-Prussian state
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| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
Prussian culture
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| gptkbp:death_date |
1619-01-02
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| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:Hohenzollern
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| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:John_George,_Margrave_of_Brandenburg
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| gptkbp:house |
gptkb:House_of_Hohenzollern
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Johann Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg
|
| gptkbp:issues |
gptkb:Sophia_of_Brandenburg
gptkb:Elizabeth_of_Brandenburg gptkb:George_William,_Elector_of_Brandenburg |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Anna_of_Prussia
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Promoted arts and culture
Promoted agricultural development Supported the establishment of public libraries Supported the arts and sciences Encouraged the establishment of schools Promoted religious tolerance Promoted the welfare of his subjects Negotiated peace treaties Supported the construction of fortifications Encouraged the development of infrastructure Participated in the Thirty Years' War Established a standing army Established diplomatic missions abroad Supported the Protestant Reformation Supported the establishment of trade guilds Promoted the establishment of cultural institutions Encouraged the development of the printing industry Encouraged the arts and music Promoted the establishment of universities Promoted the use of the German language in administration Strengthened ties with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Encouraged immigration to Brandenburg Engaged in cultural exchanges with other states Engaged in diplomatic relations with Sweden Established the University of Königsberg Facilitated the spread of Protestantism Facilitated trade in Brandenburg Fostered alliances with German princes Increased the power of the Electorate Influenced the succession of the Prussian throne Managed territorial disputes Promoted economic development in Brandenburg Promoted the Lutheran Church Secured the Duchy of Prussia Strengthened the economy of Brandenburg Supported the arts and crafts. Supported the publication of books and literature Fostered a sense of national identity in Brandenburg |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Berlin
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Königsberg
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| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
gptkb:Brandenburg-Prussia
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:George_William,_Elector_of_Brandenburg
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| gptkbp:reign_end |
1619
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| gptkbp:reign_start |
1608
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| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Lutheranism
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Anna_of_Prussia
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:George_William,_Elector_of_Brandenburg
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| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Brandenburg
gptkb:King_of_Bohemia |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Johann_Georg_of_Brandenburg
gptkb:Georg_Wilhelm_von_Brandenburg |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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