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Apr 26, 2022 · Genealogy profile for Christian II, Elector of Saxony Christian II von Sachsen (Wettin, Albertiner), Kurfürst (1583 - 1611) - Genealogy Genealogy for Christian II von Sachsen (Wettin, Albertiner), Kurfürst (1583 - 1611) family tree on Geni, with over 255 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
Frederick Christian ( German: Friedrich Christian; 5 September 1722 – 17 December 1763) was the Prince-Elector of Saxony for 73 days in 1763. He was a member of the House of Wettin. He was the third but eldest surviving son of Frederick Augustus II, Prince-Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, by his wife, Maria Josepha of Austria .
Other articles where Christian II is discussed: alchemy: Modern alchemy: …1603 the elector of Saxony, Christian II, imprisoned and tortured the Scotsman Alexander Seton, who had been traveling about Europe performing well-publicized transmutations. The situation was complicated by the fact that some alchemists were turning from gold making not to medicine but to a quasi-religious alchemy ...
Sep 6, 2019 · Christian II. Date of birth. 23 September 1583 (statement with Gregorian date earlier than 1584) Dresden. Date of death. 23 June 1611. Dresden. Place of burial. Freiberg Cathedral.
Elector of Saxony from 1591 to 1611. Christian Christian II Kurfürst von Sachsen, Elector of Saxony von Sachsen (Wettin) (23 Sep 1583 - 23 Jun 1611)
Augustus was born in Freiberg, the youngest child and third (but second surviving) son of Henry IV, Duke of Saxony, and Catherine of Mecklenburg. He consequently belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin. Brought up as a Lutheran, he received a good education and studied at Leipzig University.
Christian I of Saxony was Elector of Saxony from 1586 to 1591. He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin.
