Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, 1528-1589
Julius was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruling Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1568 until his death. By embracing the Protestant Reformation, establishing the University of Helmstedt, and introducing a series of administrative reforms, Julius was one of the most important Brunswick dukes in the early modern era. He was Prince-Bishop of Minden from 1553-1554.
- HMML ID
- 262502713721
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- Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, 1528-1589
- HMML name
- Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, 1528-1589
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Variants
- Braunschweig und Lüneburg, Julius Herzog zu
- Julius, Herzog zu Braunschweig-Lüneburg
Name elements
- Given names
- Julius
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1528-06-29
- Death date
- 1589-05-03
- Centuries
- 16th century CE
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- Honorary titles
- Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg ● Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel ● Prince-Bishop of Minden
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Preferred citation
"Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, 1528-1589." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified February 14, 2024. https://w3id.org/haf/person/262502713721
Change notes
- Date added
- 2024-02-14
- Last edited
- 2024-02-14