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John George II, Elector of Saxony. 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.
3 days ago · John George II (born May 31, 1613, Dresden, Saxony—died Aug. 22, 1680, Freiberg, Saxony) was the elector of Saxony (1657–80), under whom Dresden became the musical centre of Germany.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Birthplace: Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland (HRR) Death: August 22, 1680 (67) Tübingen, Württemberg, Deutschland (HRR) Place of Burial: Freiberg, Sachsen, Deutschland (HRR) Immediate Family: Son of Johann Georg I, Elector of Saxony and Magdalene Sibylle Sibylla von Preußen, Prinzessin, Kurfürstin zu Sachsen.
- Dresden, Sachsen
- May 31, 1613
- Sachsen
- August 22, 1680
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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.
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. 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 (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 ...
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