Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg

Princess of Brandenburg by birth and by marriage Duchess of Mecklenburg
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Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg

Summary

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], she… she was born on February 9, 1420[3]. She died in Prämonstratenserinnenstift Rehna[4]. She died on January 19, 1491[5]. She worked as a nun[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg…
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg died in Prämonstratenserinnenstift Rehna[4].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg was born on February 9, 1420[3].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg died on January 19, 1491[5].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg is buried at Protestant Town Church St. Jacob and St. Dionysius, Gadebusch[8].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's father was Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg[9].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Brandenburg[10].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg was married to Henry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg[11].
  • A child of Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg was Albert VI, Duke of Mecklenburg[12].
  • A child of Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg was John VI, Duke of Mecklenburg[13].
  • A child of Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg was Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg[14].
  • A child of Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg was Balthasar, Duke of Mecklenburg[15].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's professions included nun[6].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg is recorded as female[16].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's family is recorded as House of Hohenzollern[18].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's noble title is recorded as duke[19].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's noble title is recorded as duchess[20].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's noble title is recorded as princess[21].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's Commons category is recorded as Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg[22].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[23].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's given name is recorded as Dorothea[24].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Dorothea von Brandenburg'}[25].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's sibling is recorded as Cecilia of Brandenburg[26].
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's sibling is recorded as Margaret of Brandenburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg… she was born on February 9, 1420[3]. Her father was Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg[9]. Her mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Brandenburg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg worked as a nun[6].

Personal Life

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg was married to Henry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg[11]. Children include Albert VI, Duke of Mecklenburg[12], 1438–1483[28], of Germany[29]; John VI, Duke of Mecklenburg[13], 1439–1474[30], of Germany[31]; Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg[14], a ruler[32], 1441–1503[33], of Germany[34]; and Balthasar, Duke of Mecklenburg[15], a university teacher[35], 1451–1507[36], of Germany[37], awarded the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[38].

Death and Burial

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg died on January 19, 1491[5]. She died in Prämonstratenserinnenstift Rehna[4]. Burial took place at Protestant Town Church St. Jacob and St. Dionysius, Gadebusch[8].

Why It Matters

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg born?

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg die?

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg passed away in Prämonstratenserinnenstift Rehna[4].

Who were Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's parents?

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's father was Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg[9]. Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Brandenburg[10].

Who was Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg married to?

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg's spouses include Henry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg[11].

What did Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg do for work?

Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg worked as nun[6].

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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg
    Place of birth Berlin
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