Wilhelm von Brandenburg
Roman Catholic archbishop resided in Livonia
About Wilhelm von Brandenburg
Lived 1498 – 1563 (aged 64). Wilhelm von Brandenburg was a catholic priest, ecclesiastical prince and archbishop.
Wilhelm von Brandenburg (30 June 1498 – 4 February 1563) was a Latvian Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Riga from 1539 to 1561.
A member of the House of Hohenzollern, Wilhelm was the son of Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, the brother of Albert, Duke of Prussia, and the grandson of Albert III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg and Casimir IV Jagiellon.
After William's administration as Prince-bishop ended during the Livonian War, Riga became a Free City (1561–1581). He died there on 4 February 1563 was buried in Riga Cathedral.
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Who was Wilhelm von Brandenburg?
Roman Catholic archbishop resided in Livonia (1498–1563)
When was Wilhelm von Brandenburg born?
Wilhelm von Brandenburg was born on 30 June 1498 in Ansbach.
When did Wilhelm von Brandenburg die?
Wilhelm von Brandenburg died on 4 February 1563 in Riga.
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Wilhelm von Brandenburg was a catholic priest, ecclesiastical prince and archbishop.
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