Wilhelm von Brandenburg
| Died | 4 February 1563 (aged 64) Riga |
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| Buried | Riga Cathedral |
Wilhelm von Brandenburg (30 June 1498 – 4 February 1563) was the Archbishop of Riga from 1539 to 1561.[1]
A member of the
Albert III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg and Casimir IV Jagiellon
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After William's administration as Prince-bishop ended during the Livonian War, Riga became a Free City (1561–1581). He died there on 4 February 1563 was buried in Riga Cathedral.
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References
- ^ "Wilhelm of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1498-1563)". museum-digital:baden-württemberg.
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