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1657 in Germany

Explore 3 historical events and records for Germany in 1657.

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Historical records for Germany in 1657

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1657

Birth of Frederick I

Frederick I · Elector of Brandenburg · House / House of Hohenzollern

Birth of Frederick I, son of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg

1657

Capture of Kracow

Hatzfield · Kracow · General · Warfare / Northern War, 1st

Captures Kracow from the Swedish

1657

Rule of Prussia

Frederick William · Berlin · House / House of Hohenzollern

Gains the suzerainty of the Duchy of Prussia

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