Rudolph Augustus (16 May 1627, Hitzacker – 26 January 1704) was duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1666 until his death. He ruled over the Wolfenbüttel subdivision of the duchy. In 1685, he made his younger brother Anthony Ulrich his co-regent.
Rudolph Augustus was the son of Augustus the Younger, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
Rudolph Augustus married Christine Elizabeth, daughter of Albert Frederick, Count of Barby-Muhlingen. They had the following children that reached adulthood:
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Rudolph Augustus, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Cadet branch of the House of Este
Born: 16 May 1627 in Hitzacker Died: 26 January 1704 |
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| Preceded by Augustus |
Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel with his brother Anthony Ulrich between 1685 and 1702 1666–1704 |
Succeeded by Anthony Ulrich |