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May 27, 2024 · John George II was the elector of Saxony (1657–80), under whom Dresden became the musical centre of Germany. In 1657, just after his accession, he made an arrangement with his three brothers with the object of preventing disputes over their separate territories, and in 1664 he entered into friendly.
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2 days ago · In the United States, the Electoral College is the group of presidential electors that is formed every four years for the sole purpose of voting for the president and vice president. The process is described in Article II of the U.S. Constitution.
2 days ago · The Seven Years' War (1756–1763) was a global conflict involving most of the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe and the Americas. One of the opposing alliances was led by Great Britain and Prussia. The other alliance was led by France, backed by Spain, Saxony, Sweden, and Russia.
May 24, 2024 · Johann George II (31 May 1613 - 22 August 1680) was the Elector of Saxony from 1656 to 1680. He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin . Biography
Jun 1, 2024 · Since Saxony could only have one prince-elector, the title originally went with the elder brother Ernest and his Wettin dynasty line. However, in the sixteenth century this power was given to the Albertine line by the Holy Roman Emperor.
May 14, 2024 · Thus ascended Margrave Friedrich IV, who called himself Prince-Elector Friedrich I now as Duke and Prince-Elector of Saxony. Thus spurred to renewed efforts against the Hussites, the elector was endeavouring to rouse the German princes to aid him in prosecuting this war when the Saxon army was almost annihilated at Aussig on the August 16, 1426.
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22 hours ago · In around half of US states, the secretary of state is the official in charge of elections; in other states it is someone appointed for the job, or a commission. [1] It is this person or commission who is responsible for certifying, tabulating, and reporting votes for the state.
