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George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
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George of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German: Georg; 4 March 1484 – 27 December 1543), known as George the Pious (Georg der Fromme), was a Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from the House of Hohenzollern.
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George the Pious | |
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Margrave of Ansbach | |
Reign | 1536–1543 |
Predecessor | Frederick I |
Successor | George Frederick |
Born | (1484-03-04)4 March 1484 Ansbach |
Died | 27 December 1543(1543-12-27) (aged 59) Ansbach |
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House | Hohenzollern |
Father | Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach |
Mother | Sophia of Poland |
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