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Christian I of Saxony (29 October 1560 in Dresden – 25 September 1591 in Dresden) was Elector of Saxony from 1586 to 1591. He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin . He was the sixth but second surviving son of Augustus, Elector of Saxony and Anna of Denmark .
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(Christian I) 29 October 1560: 11 February 1586 – 25 September 1591: 25 September 1591: Albertine Electorate of Saxony: Sophie of Brandenburg 25 April 1582 Dresden seven children: Regency of Sophie of Brandenburg (1591-1601) Christian II (Christian II) 23 September 1583: 25 September 1591 – 23 June 1611: 23 June 1611: Albertine Electorate ...
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SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Christian I of Saxony (29 October 1560 in Dresden – 25 September 1591 in Dresden) was Elector of Saxony from 1586 to 1591. He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin. This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations.
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Scholars have concentrated on Luther’s interactions with the elector of Saxony Frederick III, “the Wise” (1463–1525, r. 1486–1525), during the early Reformation. Less scholarly attention has been paid to the relationship between Luther and the electors of Saxony during the reign of Frederick’s brother John the Steadfast (1468–1532 ...