John George III of Saxony

About

Elector of Saxony from 1680 to 1691

Quick Facts

Name: John George III of Saxony
Born: 1647-06-20
Died: 1691-09-12
Occupation: ruler / politician / marshal
Citizenship: Electorate of Saxony
Birthplace: Dresden

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpousePrincess Anna Sophie of Denmark1666-10-09 — 1691-09-12
PartnerMargherita Salicola

Family

FatherJohn George II, Elector of Saxony
MotherMagdalene Sibylle of Brandenburg-Bayreuth
SiblingErdmuthe Sophie of Saxony
SiblingSybille Marie von Sachsen
ChildJohn George IV, Elector of Saxony

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

Year	Award / category	Result
1663-10-11	Knight of the Order of the Elephant	Received

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

German

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q454483 ↗
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Facts retrieved 31 Oct 2026, 20:36 UTC.