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| Joachim Frederick | |
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 Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg, portrait byJohann Bussemacher | |
| Elector of Brandenburg | |
| Reign | 8 January 1598 – 18 July 1608 |
| Predecessor | John George |
| Successor | John Sigismund |
| Born | (1546-01-27)27 January 1546 Cölln, Berlin,Margraviate of Brandenburg,Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 18 July 1608(1608-07-18) (aged 62) Cöpenick, Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg, Holy Roman Empire |
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| House | Hohenzollern |
| Father | John George, Elector of Brandenburg |
| Mother | Sophie of Legnica |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Joachim Frederick (27 January 1546 – 18 July 1608), of theHouse of Hohenzollern, wasPrince-elector of theMargraviate of Brandenburg from 1598 until his death.
Joachim Frederick was born inCölln toJohn George, Elector of Brandenburg, andSophie of Legnica. He served as administrator of theArchbishopric of Magdeburg from 1566 to 1598, then succeeded his father as Elector of Brandenburg in 1598. Joachim Frederick was succeeded at his death by his sonJohn Sigismund. Joachim Frederick's first marriage on 7 March 1570 was toCatherine of Brandenburg-Küstrin, daughter ofJohn, Margrave of Brandenburg-Küstrin, andCatherine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.
Joachim Frederick andCatherine of Brandenburg-Küstrin had these children:
Joachim Frederick's second marriage, on 23 October 1603, was toEleanor of Prussia, born 21 August 1583, daughter ofAlbert Frederick andMarie Eleonore of Cleves.
Joachim Frederick andEleanor of Prussia had only one child:
He becameregent of theDuchy of Prussia in 1605.His titles also included "duke (Dux) ofStettin,Pomerania,Cassubia, Vandalorum andCrossen", according to the terms of theTreaty of Grimnitz, although the Pomeranian titles were only nominal.
Joachim-Friedrich Strasse in Berlin is named after him.[1]
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Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg Born: 27 January 1546 Died: 18 July 1608 | ||
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| Preceded by | Elector of Brandenburg 1598–1608 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Administrator of Magdeburg 1566–1598 | Succeeded by |
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