YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Ernest Augustus Elector of BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG Founder of the House of Hanover 1629–1697 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Nov 1629

Birth Location: Herzberg, Elbe-Elster, Brandenburg, Germany

Death Date: 23 Jan 1697

Death Location: Schloss Herrenhausen, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

Father: George Brunswick-Calenberg

Mother: Anne Brunswick-Luneburg

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1629, Ernest Augustus Elector of BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG Founder of the House of Hanover entered the world in Herzberg, Elbe-Elster, Brandenburg, Germany, born to George Of Duke Of Brunswick Calenberg And Anne Eleonore Of Hesse Darmstadt Duchess Of Brunswick Luneburg. Ernest Augustus Elector of BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG Founder of the House of Hanover passed away in 1697 in Schloss Herrenhausen, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.

Find more search results for Ernest Hanover
EH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1629, Ernest Augustus Elector of BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG Founder of the House of Hanover entered the world in Herzberg, Elbe-Elster, Brandenburg, Germany, born to George Of Duke Of Brunswick Calenberg And Anne Eleonore Of Hesse Darmstadt Duchess Of Brunswick Luneburg.
  • Ernest Augustus Elector of BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG Founder of the House of Hanover passed away in 1697 in Schloss Herrenhausen, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ernest Hanover's Ancestors

Self
Ernest Hanover
1629–1697
Birth Place: Herzberg, Elbe-Elster, Brandenburg, Germany
Parents
George of Duke Of Brunswick-Calenberg
1582–1641
Celle, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
Anne (Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt, Duchess of) Brunswick-Luneburg
1601–1659
Hesse, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany,
Grandparents
Wilhelm (von) Braunschweig-Lüneburg
1535–1592
Celle, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Dorothea Frisling
1546–1617
Kolding, Vejle, Denmark
Ludwig (V, von) Hessen-Darmstadt
1577–1626
Darmstadt, Hessen, D
Magdalene (Stuchen von) Brandenburg
1582–1616
Brandenburg, D
Great-Grandparents
Ernest Luneburg
1497–1546
Sophia Mecklenburg-Schwerin
1508–1541
Dorothea Norway
1570–1649
Georg Hessen-Darmstadt
1547–1596
Magdalena Lippe
1552–1587
Johann Prince
1525–1598
Elisabeth (Ascania)
1563–1607
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Heinrich III
1500–1552
Ursule HOHENZOLLERN
1488–1510
Magnus Saxe-Lauenburg
1470–1543
Catherine Saxe-Lauenburg
1488–1563
Philipp Hessen
1504–1567
Christine Hesse
1505–1549
Bernhard Lippe
1527–1563
Katharina Eisenberg
1524–1583
King II
1505–1571
Magdalena Wettin
1507–1534

Ernest Hanover's Timeline

2 Records

1629
29 Nov 1629
Birth of Ernest Augustus Elector of BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG Founder of the House of Hanover in Herzberg, Elbe-Elster, Brandenburg, Germany
Herzberg, Elbe-Elster, Brandenburg, Germany
1697
23 Jan 1697
Age 68
Death of Ernest Augustus Elector of BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG Founder of the House of Hanover in Schloss Herrenhausen, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
Schloss Herrenhausen, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1629
    Event Place: Herzberg, Elbe-Elster, Brandenburg, Germany

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1697
    Event Place: Schloss Herrenhausen, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE