THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg

Elector of Brandenburg (1505-1571)

Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists January 23, 1505 in Cölln, Germany.

Born

January 23, 1505

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 13, 1571

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Cölln, Germany
Professions
aristocrat
Citizenship
Margraviate of Brandenburg

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: January 23, 1505 (deutsche-biographie.de; Proleksis Encyclopedia) or January 19, 1505 (deutsche-biographie.de).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

January 19, 1505

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

More about Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg

Family

Sibling
John, Margrave of Brandenburg-Küstrin
Child
Barbara of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brieg
Spouse
Hedwig Jagiellon, Electress of Brandenburg
Mother
Elizabeth of Denmark, Electress of Brandenburg
Spouse
Magdalena of Saxony
Child
Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Sibling
Margaret of Brandenburg
Sibling
Anna of Brandenburg
Father
Joachim I Nestor, Elector of Brandenburg
Sibling
Elisabeth of Brandenburg
Child
John George, Elector of Brandenburg

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg born?

Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg was born in Cölln, Germany.

When did Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg die?

Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg died on January 13, 1571.