Rudolf von Courland

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf noble
gptkbp:birthDate 1664
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Riga_Cathedral
gptkbp:children gptkb:Peter_von_Courland
gptkb:Johann_von_Courland
gptkb:Wilhelmina_von_Courland
gptkbp:culturalInfluence gptkb:Baltic_German_culture
gptkbp:deathDate 1730
gptkbp:era Early Modern Period
gptkbp:governance Absolute monarchy
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Kettler
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rudolf von Courland
gptkbp:knownFor Dukedom of Courland
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Courland
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation gptkb:Duchy_of_Courland_and_Semigallia
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Friedrich_von_Courland
gptkbp:reignEnd 1730
gptkbp:reignStart 1710
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:significantEvent gptkb:War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
gptkb:Great_Northern_War
Treaty of Nystad
Cultural patronage
Promotion of religious tolerance
Promotion of agricultural reforms
Support for the arts and sciences
Cultural exchanges with neighboring countries
Establishment of educational institutions
Strengthening of local governance
Involvement in the Seven Years' War
Support for the establishment of guilds
Support for the development of the arts
Expansion of trade relations
Promotion of trade fairs and markets
Support for local artisans and craftsmen
Promotion of local culture and traditions
Promotion of education and arts
Diplomatic_relations_with_France
Support_for_Lutheran_churches
Development_of_infrastructure_in_Courland
Encouragement_of_immigration_to_Courland
Establishment_of_the_Courland_colony_in_Tobago
Establishment_of_the_Duchy_of_Courland
Colonization_efforts_in_the_Caribbean
Construction_of_palaces_in_Courland
Development_of_the_Courland_Navy
Involvement_in_Baltic_Sea_trade
Involvement_in_European_diplomatic_affairs
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anna_von_Kettler
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ernst_Johann_von_Biron
gptkbp:title Duke