Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg
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Joachim Friedrich (Cölln, 27 January 1546 – 18 July 1608) of the Hohenzollern dynasty succeeded his father John George as margrave and elector of Brandenburg in 1598, and was in turn succeeded at his death by his son John Sigismund. His mother was Sophie, Princess of Legnica. From 1566 to 1598 he was administrator of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg.
His 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, Duke of Prussia 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 born 1572, died 1619
- Anne Catherine (26 June 1575 – 29 March 1612), married to King Christian IV of Denmark.
- John George, Duke of Jägerndorf born 1577, died 1624
- Augustus born 1580, died 1601
- Albert Frederick bied 1582, died 1600
- Joachim born 1583, died 1600
- Ernest born 1583, died 1613
- Barbara Sophie born 1584, died. 1636
- Christian William, Margrave of Brandenburg born 7 September 1587, died 11 January 1665
Child of Joachim Frederick and Eleonore of Hohenzollern:
| House of Hohenzollern 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 |
