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William, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach

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Wilhelm, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Archbishop of Riga, was a member of the house of Hohenzollern. He was the son of Frederick I Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

From 1539 to 1561, he also held the position of Archbishop of Riga.

He was the brother of Albrecht Albert of Prussia and his grandfather was Albert Achilles v Brandenburg.

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