John Frederick, Margrave Of Brandenburg-Ansbach

John Frederick, Margrave Of Brandenburg-Ansbach

NameJohn Frederick, Margrave Of Brandenburg-Ansbach
TitleMargrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
GenderMale
Birthday1654-10-18
nationalityGermany
Sourcehttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q819667
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LastUpdate2025-11-12T01:15:41.544Z

Introduction

John Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, was born on 18 October 1654 and died on 22 March 1686. He succeeded his father, Albert II, as margrave of Ansbach in 1667. His parentage, early life, and specific education details are not included in the provided information.

He married Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach on 4 November 1681. From this marriage, he had several children, including Margravine Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who married George II of Great Britain before his accession to the throne.

John Frederick also had children with his first wife, Margravine Johanna Elisabeth of Baden-Durlach, daughter of Frederick VI, Margrave of Baden-Durlach, and Christina Magdalena of the Palatinate-Zweibrücken. Their children were:

- Margrave Leopold Frederick of Brandenburg-Ansbach (29 May 1674 – 21 August 1676), who died in infancy.

- Margrave Christian Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach (18 September 1675 – 16 October 1692), who died unmarried.

- Margravine Dorothea Friederike of Brandenburg-Ansbach (12 August 1676 – 13 March 1731), who married Johann Reinhard III of Hanau-Lichtenberg and had children, including Charlotte of Hanau, wife of Louis VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt.

- Margrave George Frederick of Brandenburg-Ansbach (3 May 1678 – 29 March 1703), who died unmarried.

- Margravine Charlotte Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach (29 June 1679 – 24 January 1680), who died in infancy.

With his second wife, Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach, his children included:

- Margravine Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1 March 1683 – 20 November 1737), who married George II of Great Britain and had children.

- Margrave Frederick Augustus of Brandenburg-Ansbach (3 January 1685 – 30 January 1685), who died in infancy.

- Margrave William Frederick of Brandenburg-Ansbach (8 January 1686 – 7 January 1723), who married Duchess Christiane Charlotte of Württemberg and had children.

His ancestors are not detailed beyond the mention of his parents and grandparents, and no specific genealogical chart is provided. The available information does not include detailed references or sources.

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