Joachim II Hector, Elector (Electorate of Brandenburg) : All Data

Joachim II Hector was the Elector of Brandenburg from 1535 until his death in 1571. During his reign, he faced several significant conflicts, including the Schmalkaldic War (1546-1547) and the Livonian War (1558-1583). The Schmalkaldic War was a religious conflict between the Protestant Schmalkaldic League and the Holy Roman Empire, which ended with the defeat of the Protestant forces. The Livonian War, on the other hand, was a prolonged conflict between the Tsardom of Russia, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and Sweden over control of the Livonian territories. Joachim II Hector's rule coincided with the early years of both these wars, highlighting the challenges he faced in maintaining stability and protecting his territories.