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William the Victorious

c. 1392–1482 · 15th century · Also known as William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

William the Victorious was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg of the house of Welf. In the division of the Welf lands in 1432 he received the territory between the Deister and the Leine, which became the Principality of Calenberg, and he later also gained Göttingen. He earned his name in wars against neighbouring lords, and his sons later divided his lands again.

William the Victorious
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Principality of Calenberg

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