Christian the Younger of Brunswick

Duke and military commander in Germany

Christian the Younger of Brunswick - Duke and military commander in Germany
Born

September 20th, 1599
425 years ago

Died

1623
402 years ago — 24 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

Links & References

Born in 1599, Christian the Younger served as the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. He gained a reputation as a military commander during the Thirty Years' War, where he led forces against the Catholic League. His leadership displayed strategic capabilities, contributing to the conflict's dynamics in Germany. Christian's military engagements included notable battles where he commanded the Protestant troops. Ultimately, his contributions shaped regional power structures during a turbulent era in European history.

Led Protestant forces in the Thirty Years' War

Commanded troops at the Battle of Dessau Bridge

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