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Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg
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Joachim Frederick (German: Joachim Friedrich; 27 January 1546 – 18 July 1608) was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg from the House of Hohenzollern.
Joachim Frederick was born in Cölln to John George, Elector of Brandenburg, and Sophie, Princess of Liegnitz. He succeeded his father in 1598, and he was administrator of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg from 1566-98. Joachim Frederick was succeeded at his death by his son John Sigismund.
Joachim Frederick's first marriage in 1570 was to Catherine, Princess of Brandenburg-Küstrin, daughter of John I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Küstrin, and Catherine, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.
Joachim Frederick's second marriage, in 1603, was to Eleonore of Hohenzollern, born 1583, daughter of Albert Frederick and Mary Eleonore of Cleves. He became regent of the Duchy of Prussia in 1605, because Albert Frederick was mentally ill.
Children of Joachim Frederick and Catherine, Princess of Brandenburg-Küstrin:
- John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg (1572-1619)
- Anne Catherine (26 June 1575 – 29 March 1612), married to King Christian IV of Denmark.
- John George, Duke of Jägerndorf (1577-1624)
- Augustus (1580-1601)
- Albert Frederick (1582-1600)
- Joachim (1583-1600)
- Ernest (1583-1613)
- Barbara Sophie (1584-1636)
- Christian William, Margrave of Brandenburg (7 September 1587 – 11 January 1665)
Child of Joachim Frederick and Eleonore of Hohenzollern:
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Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg
Born: 27 January 1546 Died: 18 July 1608 |
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| Preceded by John George |
Elector of Brandenburg 1598-1608 |
Succeeded by John Sigismund |