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Christian II, Elector of Saxony. Christian II (23 September 1583 – 23 June 1611) [1] was Elector of Saxony from 1591 to 1611. [2] Early life and background. He was born in Dresden, the eldest son of Christian I, Elector of Saxony and Sophie of Brandenburg, the daughter of John George, Elector of Brandenburg.
Contents. Christian II. elector of Saxony. Learn about this topic in these articles: alchemy. In alchemy: Modern alchemy. …1603 the elector of Saxony, Christian II, imprisoned and tortured the Scotsman Alexander Seton, who had been traveling about Europe performing well-publicized transmutations.
Under a guardianship government established for the underaged Christian II (r. 1591–1611), Calvinist movements in Saxony were opposed with violence. Calvinist supporters were removed from all offices, and the houses of wealthy Calvinists were stormed and set on fire.
Christian of Saxony as a prince, medal, 1574. Christian I of Saxony (29 October 1560 in Dresden – 25 September 1591 in Dresden) was Elector of Saxony from 1586 to 1591. He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin. He was the sixth but second surviving son of Augustus, Elector of Saxony and Anna of Denmark.
Christian II of Saxony (23 September 1583 – 23 June 1611) was Elector of Saxony from 1591 to 1611. You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in German. (July 2012) Click for important translation instructions. View a machine-translated version of the German article.
Christian II, Elector of Saxony (1583-1611) and his Consort, Hedwig, Princess of Denmark, Electress of Saxony (1581-1641) Oil on canvas | 29.7 x 24.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 401386.
Christian II, Duke and Elector of Saxony. Also known as. Christian II, Duke and Elector of Saxony. primary name:Christian II of Saxony. other name:(Duke and Elector of) Saxony.
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