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John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp

duke of Holstein-Gottorp (1575-1616)

John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was born on March 9, 1575 in Schleswig, Germany and died on March 31, 1616, aged 41.

Born

March 9, 1575

John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp died aged 41.

Died: March 31, 1616

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Birthplace
Schleswig, Germany
Birthplace detail
Born at Gottorf Castle
Professions
ruler
Citizenship
Duke of Holstein-Gottorp

More about John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp

Zodiac sign
Pisces

Family

Mother
Christine of Hesse
Sibling
John Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp
Sibling
Frederick II, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
Child
John X of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp
Father
Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp
Sibling
Philip, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp
Sibling
Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp
Sibling
Anna of Holstein-Gottorp
Sibling
Christina of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp
Spouse
Augusta of Denmark
Child
Dorothea Augusta of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp
Child
Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp

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Questions people ask

How old was John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp when they died?

John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp died aged 41.

When is John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp’s birthday?

John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp’s recorded birthday is March 9.

Where was John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp born?

John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was born in Schleswig, Germany.

When did John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp die?

John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp died on March 31, 1616.