George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (17 February 1582, Celle – 12 April 1641, Hildesheim), ruled as Prince of Calenberg from 1635.
George was the sixth son of William, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1535–1592) and Dorothea of Denmark (1546–1617). His mother was daughter to King Christian III of Denmark and Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg. She acted as a regent during the early years of his reign, keeping power from the Councillors who had mismanaged the estates during his father's fits of insanity.
In the 1635 re-division of the territories of the House of Welf, after the death of Frederick Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, he received the Principality of Calenberg, which included the former Principality of Göttingen, since 1495, while his elder brother, Augustus the Elder, retained the Principality of Lüneburg. George was the first duke to move his residence to Hanover, where he built the Leineschloss as his residence in 1636, a palace situated by the river Leine. After his death, he was succeeded by his son, Christian Louis.
He is a character in the Eric Flint series of science fiction novels, The Ring of Fire as the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, a moderate conservative member of the Crown Loyalist faction, and commander of a division in the Army of the United States of Europe.
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Some of their strengths
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Altruistic, Extroverted, Intelligent, Intellectual, Independent, Analytical, and Innovative.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Realistic and Skillful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg is someone who is able to separate emotions from reality, see the world in terms of right or wrong, and who is very good at getting things done.
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg's challenges
While Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg can be Rebellious, Domineering, Emotionally Distant, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Impatient, and Temperamental.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Domineering and Impatient
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Georg also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
