Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth
| Christian | |
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| Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth | |
Portrait at Plassenburg, 17th century | |
| Born | 30 January 1581 Cölln, Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 30 May 1655 (aged 74) Bayreuth, Principality of Bayreuth, Holy Roman Empire |
| Spouse | |
| Issue Detail | |
| House | Hohenzollern |
| Father | John George, Elector of Brandenburg |
| Mother | Elisabeth of Anhalt-Zerbst |
Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (30 January 1581 in Cölln – 30 May 1655 in Bayreuth) was created as Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach-Bayreuth in 1603, following the death of George Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. From 1604, he initiated the transfer of the residence and authority from Kulmbach to Bayreuth, which was completed in 1642.
He was the eldest of eleven children born to John George, Elector of Brandenburg by his third wife Princess Elisabeth of Anhalt-Zerbst.