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May 1, 2024 · Frederick III (born Jan. 17, 1463, Torgau, Saxony—died May 5, 1525, Lochau, near Torgau) was the elector of Saxony who worked for constitutional reform of the Holy Roman Empire and protected Martin Luther after Luther was placed under the imperial ban in 1521.
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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.
May 20, 2024 · Frederick II of Saxony 1412–1464: Catherine of Lorraine 1431–1457: William III of Meissen-Thuringia 1425–1482: Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor 1415–1493: Eleanor of Portugal 1434–1467: Elizabeth of Austria 1436–1505: Casimir IV Andrew of Poland 1427–1472: Frederick Magnus I of Solms-Laubach 1521–1561: Agnes of Wied: Anna of ...
3 days ago · A little further on, on the same pavement, is the seat of the University, founded in 1502 by Elector Frederick III of Saxony, known as the Wise, protector of Luther and Melanchthon. Wittenberg was one of the great university cities of the Renaissance. In 1817, it was merged with the University of Halle and since then, its building has housed ...
1 day ago · Prince Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, obtained a safe conduct for Luther to and from the meeting. Johann Eck, speaking on behalf of the empire as assistant of the Archbishop of Trier, presented Luther with copies of his writings laid out on a table and asked him if the books were his and whether he stood by their contents. Luther confirmed ...
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