Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg

duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1558-1592)
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Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg
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Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg

Summary

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg is a human[1]. Born in Güstrow[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1558[3]. He passed away in Burg Stargard[4]. He died on March 22, 1592[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg was born in Güstrow[2].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg passed away in Burg Stargard[4].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg was born on March 7, 1558[3].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg died on March 22, 1592[5].
  • Burial took place at Schwerin Cathedral[8].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's father was John Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg[9].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's mother was Anna Sophie of Prussia[10].
  • Among Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's spouses was Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp[11].
  • A child of Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg was Duke Adolf Friedrich I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[12].
  • A child of Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg was John Albert II, Duke of Mecklenburg[13].
  • A child of Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg was Anna Sophia von Mecklenburg-Schwerin[14].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg worked as a politician[6].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[15].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg is recorded as male[16].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's family is recorded as House of Mecklenburg[18].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's noble title is recorded as duke[19].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's Commons category is recorded as John VII, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[20].
  • The cause of death was exsanguination[21].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's family name is recorded as von Mecklenburg-Schwerin[22].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's given name is recorded as Johann[23].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's manner of death is recorded as suicide[24].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Johann VII. von Mecklenburg'}[25].
  • Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's sibling is recorded as Sigismund Augustus of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[26].

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Origins and Family

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg was born in Güstrow[2]. He was born on March 7, 1558[3]. His father was John Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg[9]. His mother was Anna Sophie of Prussia[10].

Career and Affiliations

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg worked as a politician[6].

Personal Life

Among Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's spouses was Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp[11]. Children include Duke Adolf Friedrich I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[12], a Lutheran pastor[27], 1588–1658[28], of Germany[29]; John Albert II, Duke of Mecklenburg[13], a ruler[30], 1590–1636[31], of Germany[32]; and Anna Sophia von Mecklenburg-Schwerin[14], 1591–1648[33]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[15].

Death and Burial

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg died on March 22, 1592[5]. He died in Burg Stargard[4]. The cause of death was exsanguination[21]. Burial took place at Schwerin Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg born?

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's place of birth was Güstrow[2].

Where did Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg die?

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg passed away in Burg Stargard[4].

Who were Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's parents?

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's father was John Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg[9]. Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's mother was Anna Sophie of Prussia[10].

Who was Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg married to?

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg's spouses include Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp[11].

What did Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg do for work?

Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg worked as politician[6].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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