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Apr 7, 2024 · Frederick I was the elector of Saxony who secured the electorship for the House of Wettin, thus ensuring that dynasty’s future importance in German politics. An implacable enemy of the Bohemian followers of Jan Hus, church reformer and accused heretic, Frederick aided the Holy Roman emperor.
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2 days ago · To follow the remnant House of Ascania in Saxe-Lauenburg, follow this table. For the following Electors of Saxony, see below the House of Wettin. Bernard IV: 1385/93: 1436–1463: 16 July 1463: Saxe-Lauenburg: Adelaide of Pomerania-Stolp 1428 two children: John V: 18 July 1439: 1463–1507: 15 August 1507: Saxe-Lauenburg: Dorothea of ...
3 days ago · House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; Parent house: House of Wettin: Titles: Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1826–1918) King of the Belgians (1831–present) King of Portugal and the Algarves (1837–1910) Prince of Bulgaria (1887–1908) King of Great Britain and Ireland (1901–1917) Tsar of Bulgaria (1908–1946)
Mar 28, 2024 · Hello and welcome to the History of the Germans: Episode 142: Adolf von Nassau – A shadow of a King. This is also Episode 5 of Season 8: the Holy Roman Empire 1250-1356 . After the death of Rudolf von Habsburg the electors chose another, now truly impecunious count, Adolf von Nassau to be king. They chose him over Rudolf’s son Albrecht and ...
Mar 21, 2024 · Dresden, 5 May 1827) was King of Saxony (1805–1827) from the House of Wettin. He was also Elector Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III.) of Saxony (1763–1806) and Duke Frederick Augustus I (Polish: Fryderyk August I) of Warsaw (1807–1813). The Augustusplatz in Leipzig is named after him.
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- December 23, 1750
5 days ago · April 12, 2024, 6:58 PM PDT. By Zoë Richards. Donald Trump on Friday endorsed a primary challenger to Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington, one of two remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach...
Apr 7, 2024 · After the Ascanian line was ended, the House of Wettin gained control over the Electorate of Saxony, uniting it with Thuringia and Meissen in 1423. However, this united realm didn't last long, as in 1464 two of the Wettin heirs fought over the electorship and split the domain in two.
