Gotthard Kettler
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Gotthard Kettler, Duke of Courland (also Godert, Ketteler, German: Gotthard Kettler, Herzog von Kurland; 2 February 1517 – 17 May 1587) was the last Master of the Livonian Order and the first Duke of Courland and Semigallia.
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Gotthard Kettler | |
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Duke of Courland and Semigallia | |
Reign | 28 November 1561 – 17 May 1587 |
Successor | Friedrich Kettler |
Born | 2 February 1517 Anröchte, Duchy of Cleves, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 17 May 1587(1587-05-17) (aged 70) Mitau, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia |
Burial | Ducal crypt in the Jelgava Palace |
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House | Kettler |
Father | Gotthard Kettler zu Melrich |
Mother | Sophie of Nesselrode |
Religion | Lutheranism |
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