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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https://w3id.org/haf/person/262502713721
LC name
Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, 1528-1589
HMML name
Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, 1528-1589
Library of Congress
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n90710091
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/22933406

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  • Braunschweig und Lüneburg, Julius Herzog zu
  • Julius, Herzog zu Braunschweig-Lüneburg

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Julius

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1528-06-29
Death date
1589-05-03
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16th century CE
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Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg ● Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel ● Prince-Bishop of Minden
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"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

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Date added
2024-02-14
Last edited
2024-02-14