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Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg

German Duke, general, and advisor to the Stadhouder of the Netherlands (1718–1788)
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Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Summary

Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg is a human[1]. He was born in Wolfenbüttel[2]. He was born on September 25, 1718[3]. He passed away in Eisenach[4]. He died on May 12, 1788[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wolfenbüttel[2], Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg…
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg passed away in Eisenach[4].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg was born on September 25, 1718[3].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg died on May 12, 1788[5].
  • Burial took place at Brunswick Cathedral[9].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's father was Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[10].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's mother was Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[11].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's professions included politician[6].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg received the Order of St. Andrew[14].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg is recorded as male[15].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's family is recorded as House of Welf[17].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's military branch is recorded as Army of the Holy Roman Empire[19].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's Commons category is recorded as Louis Ernest, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1718-1788)[20].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's military, police or special rank is recorded as general field marshal[21].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's archives at is recorded as Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv, Abteilung Wolfenbüttel[22].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg was part of the conflict Second Silesian War[23].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's family name is recorded as Brunswick-Lüneburg[24].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's given name is recorded as Louis[25].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's given name is recorded as Ernest[26].
  • Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's allegiance is recorded as Holy Roman Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wolfenbüttel[2], Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg… he was born on September 25, 1718[3]. His father was Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[10]. His mother was Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg received the Order of St. Andrew[14].

Death and Burial

Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg died on May 12, 1788[5]. He died in Eisenach[4]. Burial took place at Brunswick Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg born?

Born in Wolfenbüttel[2], Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg…

Where did Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg die?

Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg passed away in Eisenach[4].

Who were Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's parents?

Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's father was Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[10]. Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg's mother was Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[11].

What did Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg do for work?

Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Andrew[14].

Related Entities

Germany Holy Roman Empire Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Russian Empire

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Eisenach
    Citizenship → —
    Place of burial → Brunswick Cathedral
    Military branch → Army of the Holy Roman Empire
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