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William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

1270 – 1292

Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

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About William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Lived 1270 – 1292 (aged 21–22). William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg was an aristocrat.

William (c. 1270 – 30 September 1292, in Brunswick), Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, briefly ruled part of the duchy.

William was the third son of Albert I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. On Albert's death on 1279, the three eldest brothers succeeded him, but were put under guardianship of Conrad, Prince-Bishop of Verden. After they reached majority, they divided the territory among each other in 1291: William received the northern part of their father's state, including Brunswick, Schöningen, the Harzburg, Seesen, and Königslutter. The brothers disagreed over control of the City of Brunswick.

Only a year later, William died, and his brothers divided his territory among each other. He had married Elizabeth, daughter of Henry I, Landgrave of Hesse, but the marriage apparently remained childless.

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Born
1270
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Also known as
Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg William I, Wilhelm Herzog von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel

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Frequently asked questions

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When was William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg born?

William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg was born in 1270.

When did William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg die?

William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg died on 30 September 1292 in Brunswick.

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William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg was an aristocrat.

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· Wikipedia: William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

· Wikidata: Q553131

· DBpedia: William I of Brunswick-Lüneburg

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