Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ernest Augustus (German: Ernst August; 20 November 1629 – 23 January 1698), Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, was Prince of Calenberg from 1679 until his death, and father of King George I of Great Britain. He was appointed as the ninth prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire in 1692. He was also ruler of the Prince-Bishopric of Osnabrück from 1662 until his death.
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- Full name: Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg
- Born: 1629-11-30
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q372190
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Who is Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg?
Ernest Augustus (German: Ernst August; 20 November 1629 – 23 January 1698), Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, was Prince of Calenberg from 1679 until his death, and father of King George I of Great Britain.
What is Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg known for?
Ernest Augustus (German: Ernst August; 20 November 1629 – 23 January 1698), Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, was Prince of Calenberg from 1679 until his death, and father of King George I of Great Britain.
When was Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg born?
Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg was born on 1629-11-30.
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