William the Younger, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

1535–1592

Born: 14 Jul 1535
Country of birth: Germany
Died: 20 Aug 1592

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Birth14 Jul 1535Probable1 source
Death20 Aug 1592Probable1 source
ParentErnest I, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgConfirmed1 source
ParentSophie of Mecklenburg-SchwerinConfirmed1 source

A life in time

14 Jul 1535
Born
Birth
11 Jan 1570
Child born: Dorothea of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Birth, Celle
27 Feb 1582
Child born: George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Birth, Celle
3 Jun 1589
Child born: Sibylle of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Birth
20 Aug 1592
Died
Death

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William, called William the Younger, was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Prince of Lüneburg from 1559 until his death. Until 1569, he ruled together with his brother, Henry of Dannenberg.

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Dorothea of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg1546–1617Confirmed

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