Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth
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Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (30 January 1581 in Cölln – 30 May 1655 in Bayreuth) was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach (later renamed Brandenburg-Bayreuth).
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Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth | |
Born | (1581-01-30)30 January 1581 Cölln |
Died | 30 May 1655(1655-05-30) (aged 74) Bayreuth |
Noble family | Hohenzollern |
Spouse(s) | Marie of Prussia |
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Father | John George, Elector of Brandenburg |
Mother | Elisabeth of Anhalt-Zerbst |
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He was the eldest of eleven children born to John George, Elector of Brandenburg by his third wife Princess Elisabeth of Anhalt-Zerbst.