George Rudolf of Liegnitz
George Rudolf of Liegnitz (German: Georg Rudolf von Liegnitz; Polish: Jerzy Rudolf Legnicki) (22 January 1595 – 14 January 1653) was duke of Liegnitz-Wohlau (present-day Legnica-Wołów) from 1602 to 1653. A humanist, patron of arts, composer and poet, he was also Upper Governor of Silesia during 1621-1628 and from 1641 onwards.
George Rudolf | |
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| Duke of Legnica, Wołów | |
George Rudolf of Liegnitz Funerary Medal, 1653. | |
| Born | 22 January 1595 |
| Died | 14 January 1653 |
| Noble family | Silesian Piasts |
| Spouse(s) | Sophie Elisabeth of Anhalt-Dessau Elisabeth Magdalena of Münsterberg-Oels |
| Father | Joachim Frederick of Brieg |
| Mother | Anna Maria of Anhalt |
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