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John, Margrave of Brandenburg-Küstrin

1513–1571 · 16th century · Also known as Hans of Küstrin, John of Küstrin

John, Margrave of Brandenburg-Küstrin, known as Hans of Küstrin, was a younger son of Elector Joachim I of Brandenburg who received the Neumark east of the Oder in 1535. He introduced the Lutheran Reformation in 1538, turned Küstrin into a strong fortress and ran a thrifty, efficient government. He died without sons, and his lands returned to Brandenburg.

John, Margrave of Brandenburg-Küstrin
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