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3 days ago · The Reformation was officially introduced in Electoral Saxony under John the Constant (r. 1525–1532) on Christmas Day 1525. Electoral Saxony's conversion facilitated the adoption of the Reformation in smaller German states, such as Mansfeld and Hessen.
Jun 26, 2024 · John Frederick was the last elector of the Ernestine branch of the Saxon House of Wettin and leader of the Protestant Schmalkaldic League. His wars against the Holy Roman emperor Charles V and his fellow princes caused him to lose both the electoral rank and much of his territory.
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Jun 25, 2024 · The electors of Saxony from John the Steadfast onwards were Lutheran until Augustus II of Saxony converted to Catholicism in order to be elected King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. His descendants (including all Kings of Saxony) have since been Catholic.
1 day ago · The Anglo-Saxons, the English or Saxons of Britain, were a cultural group who spoke Old English and inhabited much of what is now England and south-eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages. They traced their origins to Germanic settlers who became one of the most important cultural groups in Britain by the 5th century.
Jun 10, 2024 · In Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg, state elections will soon be held. Saxony's elections are slated for September 1st. Political scientist Hendrik Träger anticipates a particularly exciting race for the governorship.
Jun 10, 2024 · What you need to know. The German government has said there are no plans for a snap election after all three parties in the governing coalition performed poorly in the EU...
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