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Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

1574 – 1648

Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Coadjutor bishopProvost
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About Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Lived 1574 – 1648 (aged 74). Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg was a coadjutor bishop and provost.

Frederick, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, (28 August 1574 – 10 December 1648) was the Prince of Lüneburg from 1636 to 1648.

Frederick was born on 28 August 1574, the tenth child of William the Younger (Brunswick-Lüneburg) (1535–1592) and Dorothea of Denmark to the New House of Lüneburg.

He became bishop's adjutor in the Bishopric of Ratzeburg and was elected propst (provost) of the Archdiocese of Bremen.

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Important facts

Born
28 August 1574, Celle
Birth century
16th century
Died
10 December 1648, Celle
Occupation
Coadjutor bishop, provost
Nationality
Brunswick-Lüneburg
Also known as
Federico IV de Brunswick-Lüneburg, Federico IV, duke of Brunswick-Luneburgo, Federico de Brunswick-Lüneburg, duque de Brunswick-Luneburgo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg?

Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1574-1648)

When was Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg born?

Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg was born on 28 August 1574 in Celle.

When did Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg die?

Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg died on 10 December 1648 in Celle.

What was Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg's occupation?

Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg was a coadjutor bishop and provost.

What nationality was Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg?

Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg's recorded nationality: Brunswick-Lüneburg.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

· Wikidata: Q68652

· DBpedia: Frederick IV of Brunswick-Lüneburg

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