Brandenburg-Prussia: Map & History
Brandenburg–Prussia is the historiographic denomination for the early modern realm of the Brandenburgian House of Hohenzollern between 1618 and 1701.
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Brandenburg–Prussia is the historiographic denomination for the early modern realm of the Brandenburgian House of Hohenzollern between 1618 and 1701. Based in the Electorate of Brandenburg, the main branch of the Hohenzollern intermarried with the branch ruling the Duchy of Prussia, and secured succession upon the latter's extinction in the male line in 1618. Another consequence of intermarriage was the incorporation of the lower Rhenish principalities of Cleves, Mark and Ravensberg after the Treaty of Xanten in 1614.
Modern Countries Once Part of Brandenburg-Prussia
At its mapped extent, Brandenburg-Prussia covered territory in 3 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Poland1619–1717 CE · a small part
- Germany1619–1717 CE · a small part
- Russia1619–1717 CE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Brandenburg-Prussia's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Brandenburg-Prussia: Key Facts
| Capitals | Königsberg, Berlin |
|---|---|
| Official language | German |
| Form of government | absolute monarchy |
| Founded | 1618 |
| Dissolved | 1701 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q157367 (CC0).
Brandenburg-Prussia Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Brandenburg-Prussia appears, with the other states of the time.
Brandenburg-Prussia Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 124,820 km² in 1688 CE.
Brandenburg-Prussia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Brandenburg-Prussia exist?
Brandenburg-Prussia is dated to 1619 CE – 1720 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of Brandenburg-Prussia?
The capital of Brandenburg-Prussia was Berlin and Königsberg.
How large was Brandenburg-Prussia at its peak?
At its peak in 1688 Brandenburg-Prussia covered about 124,820 km².
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