George Rudolf of Liegnitz was duke of Liegnitz-Wohlau from 1602 to 1653. A humanist, patron of arts, composer and poet, he was also Upper Governor of Silesia during 1621-1628 and from 1641 onwards.

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Occupation: composer, politician
Position held: Oberlandeshauptmann of Silesia
Citizenship: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Born: January 22, 1595, January 12, 1595
Died: January 14, 1653

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Sophie Elisabeth von Anhalt-Dessauspouse Joachim Frederick of Briegfather Anna Maria of Anhaltmother John Christian of Briegsibling Duchess Marie Sofie von Schlesien-Liegnitzsibling

Oberlandeshauptmann of Silesiaposition held Fruitbearing Societymember of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealthcountry of citizenship

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George Rudolf of Liegnitz was duke of Liegnitz-Wohlau from 1602 to 1653. A humanist, patron of arts, composer and poet, he was also Upper Governor of Silesia during 1621-1628 and from 1641 onwards.

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Occupation: composer, politician
Position held: Oberlandeshauptmann of Silesia
Citizenship: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Born: January 22, 1595, January 12, 1595
Died: January 14, 1653

Family

Sophie Elisabeth von Anhalt-Dessauspouse Joachim Frederick of Briegfather Anna Maria of Anhaltmother John Christian of Briegsibling Duchess Marie Sofie von Schlesien-Liegnitzsibling

Oberlandeshauptmann of Silesiaposition held Fruitbearing Societymember of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealthcountry of citizenship