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Who was the first duke of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kurš bija Kurzemes un Zemgales hercogistes pirmais hercogs?
- aJacob KettlerJēkabs Ketlers
- bGotthard KettlerGothards KetlersCorrect answer
- cErnst Johann BironErnsts Johans Bīrons
Why?
Gotthard Kettler, the last master of the Livonian Order, became the first duke of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia in 1561. Jacob was his grandson.
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