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Friedrich Kettler (Latvian: Frīdrihs Ketlers 25 November 1569 Mītava (German Mitau now Jelgava) – 17 August 1642) was Duke of Courland (Latvian: Kurzeme now part of Latvia) from 1587 to 1642.He was the son of Gotthard Kettler the first Duke of Courland. Until 1616 he ruled only the eastern Zemgale portion of the Duchy of Courland while his younger brother Wilhelm Kettler ruled the western Courland portion.

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active years end year
1642-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1587-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1569-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Jelgava
death date
1642-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Jelgava
individualised GND number
104213116
LCCN Id
nb/2005/20667
parent
Gotthard Kettler
place of burial
Jelgava Palace
predecessor
Gotthard Kettler
successor
Jacob Kettler
title
Duke of Courland and Semigallia

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