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John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach

1665 – 1698

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Lived 1665 – 1698 (aged 33). John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach was a German aristocrat.

Johann Georg II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach (24 July 1665 – 10 November 1698), ruled as duke of Saxe-Eisenach from 1686 to 1698.

Born in Friedewald, he was the second son of Johann Georg I, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach and Johannetta of Sayn-Wittgenstein.

The death of his older brother, Frederick August, who was killed in battle in 1684, made him the new heir of the duchy of Saxe-Eisenach. Two years later (1686), Johann Georg succeeded his father when he died.

In Kirchheim unter Teck on 20 September 1688 Johann Georg married with Sophie Charlotte of Württemberg. This union was childless.

When his cousin, the young Duke Johann Wilhelm of Saxe-Jena died (1690) Johann Georg inherited a part of his duchy, because he was compelled to make a divisionary treaty with the Duke Wilhelm Ernst of Saxe-Weimar, his other cousin and brother-in-law of the late duke.

Johann Georg died suddenly of smallpox in Eisenach, and was succeeded by his brother, Johann Wilhelm.

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Who was John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach?

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When was John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach born?

John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach was born on 24 July 1665 in Friedewald.

When did John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach die?

John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach died on 10 November 1698 in Eisenach.

What was John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach's occupation?

John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach was an aristocrat.

What nationality was John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach?

John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach was German.

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· Wikipedia: John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach

· Wikidata: Q64495

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