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Jacob Kettler (1610-1682)

"Jacob Kettler (German: Jakob von Kettler) (28 October 1610 – 1 January 1682) was a Baltic German Duke of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1642–1682). Under his rule, the duchy reached its peak in wealth and engaged in colonization." - (en.wikipedia.org 13.10.2020)

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Background

Husband of Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg
died Jelgava Palace
father of Maria Amalia of Courland [daughter of], Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg [mother of]
father of Louise Elisabeth of Courland [daughter of], Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg [mother of]
father of Frederick Casimir Kettler [son of], Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg [mother of]
father of Ferdinand Kettler [son of], Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg [mother of]
son of Wilhelm Kettler [father of], Duchess Sophie of Prussia [mother of]
was born Kuldīga

Biography

official Duke

Sources & Mentions

Objects and visualizations

Relations to objects

Kurland: Herzog Jakob Kettler von Kurland
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Was depicted (Actor) Jacob Kettler (1610-1682)

Commissioned Jacob Kettler (1610-1682)

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