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When August died in 1586, Christian I succeeded him as the Elector of Saxony and rejected his father's orthodoxy; Christian I was a committed Philippist and his chancellor Nikolaus Krell introduced a Philippist bible in 1589, despite mounting popular opposition. An alcoholic and gambling addict, Christian I allowed Krell to dominate his court.
23 Sep 1583. Death. 23 Jun 1611 (aged 27) Burial. Dom St. Marien zu Freiberg. Freiberg, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany Add to Map. Memorial ID. 36064400. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 2. Flowers 8. Memorials. Region. Europe. Germany. Saxony. Landkreis Mittelsachsen. Freiberg. Dom St. Marien zu Freiberg.
1 reference. date of death. 23 June 1611 Gregorian. 2 references. place of death. Dresden. 1 reference.
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 ...
He died in Dresden in 1611. Having left no issue, on his death his brother John George succeeded him as Elector. Oops something went wrong: Jetson Nano B01 4GB Developer Kit. Christian II of Saxony was Elector of Saxony from 1591 to 1611.
Christian II of Saxony was Elector of Saxony from 1591 to 1611.
Christian II of Saxony (23 September 1583 – 23 June 1611) was Elector of Saxony from 1591 to 1611.He was born in Dresden, the eldest son of Christian I of Saxony and Sophie of Brandenburg. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin. Christian succeeded his father as Elector of Saxony in 1591 at the age of eight.
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