Catholic priest
Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
Prince of Wolfenbüttel and Calenberg (1528-1589)
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About Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Julius of Brunswick-Lüneburg, a member of the House of Welf, was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruling Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1568 until his death. From 1584, he also ruled over the Principality of Calenberg. By embracing the Protestant Reformation, establishing the University of Helmstedt, and introducing a series of administrative reforms, Julius was one of the most important Brunswick dukes in the early modern era.
Everything about Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg →- Occupation
- Catholic priest, politician, patron of the arts
- Position held
- bishop-elect
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Born
- June 29, 1528
- Died
- May 3, 1589