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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. 17th century Order of the Garter stall plate for John George II, Elector of Saxony. Located in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England.
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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Apr 5, 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
JOHN GEORGE II. (1613-1680), elector of Saxony, was born on the 31st of May 1613. 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 relations with Louis XIV.
Numista › Rulers. John George II, Elector of Saxony. House of Wettin, Albertine Line. Elector of Saxony from 1611 to 1656. Also known as Hans Georg II. Born on 31 May 1613 in Dresden. Died on 22 August 1680 in Freiberg. See also: Wikipedia , Wikidata (Q505548) » See 66 coins. » See 2 exonumia items.
John George (31 May 1613 – 22 August 1680) was the Elector of Saxony from 1656 to 1680. He belonged to the Albertine line of the House of Wettin. Biography. He was the third (fourth in order of birth) but eldest surviving son of the Elector John George I of Saxony [1] and Magdalene Sybille of Prussia, his second spouse. He succeeded his ...
Artwork Details. Overview. References. Title: Medal Showing John George II, Elector of Saxony, Knight of the Garter. Date: 1678. Culture: German. Medium: Silver. Dimensions: Diam. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); thickness 1/16 in. (0.2 cm); Wt. 0.9 oz. (25.5 g) Classification: Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals. Credit Line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1922.
