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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.
Mar 15, 2024 · 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. 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 ...
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When John George II (r. 1656–1680) succeeded his father, Electoral Saxony was still suffering from the economic consequences of the war. It was not until the reign of John George III (r. 1680–1691) that the war damage and dire social welfare situation were overcome.
- Feudal monarchy
- Early modern Europe
- Germany, Poland
Apr 27, 2022 · Immediate Family. Magdalene Sibylle von Brandenbur... wife. John George III, Elector of Saxony. son. Magdalene Sibylle Sibylla von Pr... mother. Johann Georg I, Elector of Saxony. father. Sophia Eleonore of Saxony. sister. Duchess Maria Elisabeth Elżbiet... sister. Christian Albrecht von Sachsen, ... brother. August d.Ä. Herzog zu Sachsen-W...
- Dresden, Sachsen
- Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland (HRR)
- Sachsen
- May 31, 1613
John George II (b. Dresden, 31 May 1613 – d. Freiberg, 22 August 1680), successor of his father as Elector of Saxony; Augustus (b. Dresden, 13 August 1614 – d. Halle, 4 August 1680), inherited Weissenfels as Duke; Christian I (b. Dresden, 27 October 1615 – d. Merseburg, 18 October 1691), inherited Merseburg as Duke; Magdalene Sibylle (b ...
- 23 June 1611 – 8 October 1656
- Christian I, Elector of Saxony
Johann Georg II, Elector of Saxony primary name: Johann Georg II other name: (Elector of) Saxony
Feb 7, 2024 · Johann George II (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. 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.