Ernest II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen
| Ernest II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen | |
|---|---|
| Noble family | House of Guelph |
| Father | Eric I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen |
| Mother | Elisabeth of Brunswick-Göttingen |
| Born | 1418 |
| Died | 1466 |
Duke Ernest II of Brunswick-Grubenhagen (1418–1466) was the second son of Duke Eric I of Brunswick-Grubenhagen and his wife, Elisabeth of Brunswick-Göttingen.
When his father died in 1427, Ernest II was still a minor. His mother and his first cousin once removed, Otto II, acted as guardians and regents for Ernest and his brothers Henry III and Albert II, until the three brothers came of age in 1440.
When Henry III died in 1464, Ernest II abdicated and became a canon in Halberstadt.
Ernest II never married.
| Ernest II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen Born: 1418 Died: 1466 | ||
| Preceded by Eric I |
Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen 1440–1464 With: Henry III and Albert II |
Succeeded by Henry IV and Albert II |
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