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John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg (1572-1620)

"John Sigismund (German: Johann Sigismund; 8 November 1572 – 23 December 1619) was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg from the House of Hohenzollern. He became the Duke of Prussia through his marriage to Duchess Anna, the eldest daughter of Duke Albert Frederick of Prussia who died without sons. Their marriage resulted in the creation of Brandenburg-Prussia." - (en.wikipedia.org 29.10.2019)

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was born Halle (Saale) November 8, 1572
died Berlin January 2, 1620
Husband of Duchess Anna of Prussia
father of George William, Elector of Brandenburg [son of], Duchess Anna of Prussia [mother of]
father of Joachim Sigismund von Brandenburg [son of], Duchess Anna of Prussia [mother of]
father of Anna Sophia von Brandenburg [daughter of], Duchess Anna of Prussia [mother of]
father of Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg [daughter of], Duchess Anna of Prussia [mother of]
father of Catherine of Brandenburg [daughter of], Duchess Anna of Prussia [mother of]
son of Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg [father of], Catherine of Brandenburg-Küstrin [mother of]
was buried Berlin Cathedral

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bridegroom Duchess Anna of Prussia Kaliningrad October 30, 1594
official Prince-Elector Brandenburg

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