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George William Biography and Timeline

Follow George William through 4 dated historical records for Germany.

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George William, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1619–1634Years on this page

1619

Elector

Elector of Brandenburg · Berlin · Government / Government of Germany

Appointed Elector of Brandenburg

Role range: 1619-1640

1631

Alliance George William and Protestants by Gustav II Adolphus

Elector of Brandenburg · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Forced to join the Protestants by Gustav II Adolphus

Role range: 1618-1648 – 1619-1640

1634

6 September 1634

Battle of Nordlingen

Elector of Brandenburg · Nordlingen · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Defeats the Swedish forces & resumes a policy of neutrality towards Protestants

Role range: 1618-1648 – 1619-1640

6 September 1634

Neutrality

Elector of Brandenburg · Nordlingen · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Defeats the Swedish forces & resumes a policy of neutrality towards Protestants

Role range: 1618-1648 – 1619-1640

Records, sources and methodology

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