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1 reference. WeRelate person ID. John_George_III,_Elector_of_Saxony_ (1) 0 references. WikiTree person ID. Wettin-12. subject named as. Johann Georg Johann Georg III Kurfürst von Sachsen von Sachsen (Wettin) aka of Saxony (20 Jun 1647 - 12 Sep 1691) 0 references.
In 1683 Elector John George III participated in the Battle of Vienna that ended the second Turkish siege of the city and ensured its independence. Augustan Age Absolutism and splendor The Frauenkirche in Dresden. It was rebuilt 1994–2005 following its destruction in World War II.
Apr 23, 2024 · John George IV (born Oct. 18, 1668, Dresden, Saxony—died April 27, 1694, Dresden) was the elector of Saxony (1691–94). At the beginning of his reign his chief adviser was Hans Adam von Schöning (1641–96), who counselled a union between Saxony and Brandenburg and a more independent attitude toward the emperor Leopold I.
The second son of Elector John George III of Saxony, Augustus succeeded his elder brother John George IV as elector in 1694. After the death of John III Sobieski of Poland (1696), Augustus became one of 18 candidates for the Polish throne.
JOHN GEORGE III. (1647-1691), elector of Saxony, the only son of John George II., was born on the 10th of June 1647. He forsook the vacillating foreign policy of his father and in June 1683 joined an alliance against France.
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
Apr 26, 2022 · Johan Georg III av Sachsen, kurfurste av Sachsen 1680-1691. Född 20 juni 1647, död 12 september 1691. Son till Johan Georg II av Sachsen och Magdalena Sibylla II av Brandenburg. Han efterträdde 1680 sin far, och var en sparsammare regent än denne. Han avbröt förbindelserna med Frankrike, och deltog med 10.000 man i Wiens befrielse 1683.
