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Also Known As The Great Elector
Born February 16, 1620 • Germany
Died May 9, 1688 (aged 68) • Potsdam • Germany
House / Dynasty Hohenzollern dynasty
Notable Family Members father George William • son Frederick I
Role In First Northern War • Peace of Westphalia • Treaty of Wehlau

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