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John George I (5 March 1585 – 8 October 1656) was Elector of Saxony from 1611 to 1656. He led Saxony through the Thirty Years' War, which dominated his 45-year reign. Biography. Monument to John George in Johanngeorgstadt. Born in Dresden, John George was the second son of the Elector Christian I and Sophie of Brandenburg. [2] .
- 23 June 1611 – 8 October 1656
- Christian I, Elector of Saxony
Mar 15, 2024 · Oct. 18, 1656, Dresden (aged 71) House / Dynasty: Wettin dynasty. John George I of Saxony (born March 5, 1585, Dresden, Saxony—died Oct. 18, 1656, Dresden) was the elector of Saxony from 1611, and the “foremost Lutheran prince” of Germany, whose policies lost for Saxony opportunities for ascendancy and territorial expansion.
JOHN GEORGE I. (1585–1656), elector of Saxony, second son of the elector Christian I., was born on the 5th of March 1585, succeeding to the electorate in June 1611 on the death of his elder brother, Christian II.
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Also known as. Johann Georg I, Elector of Saxony. primary name: primary name: Johann Georg I. other name: other name: (Elector of) Saxony. other name: other name: (Kurfürst von) Sachsen. other name: other name: John George I.
Sep 16, 2022 · English: John George I (German: Johann Georg I; 5 March 1585 - 8 October 1656) was Elector of Saxony from 1611 to 1656. Subcategories. This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total. Johann Georg I.-Denkmal in Johanngeorgenstadt (21 F) Johann-Georg-Denkmal (Bautzen) (8 F) Johanngeorgenstadt (18 C, 63 F)
John George I (5 March 1585 – 8 October 1656) was Elector of Saxony from 1611 to 1656. He led Saxony through the Thirty Years' War, which dominated his 45-year reign.
Description. Engraving of John George I, Elector of Saxony. Bust length with short hair, beard, collar, and armour, holding a branch in left hand and with right hand resting on a closed volume. Within a wreathed oval border supported by the allegorical figures of Time and Eternity standing in front of columns on either side.
