John Frederick I

About

Elector of Saxony and Head of the Protestant Confederation of Germany (1503-1554)

Quick Facts

Name: John Frederick I
Born: 1503-06-30
Died: 1554-03-03
Occupation: aristocrat
Citizenship: Germany
Birthplace: Torgau

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseSibylle of ClevesFrom 1526

Family

FatherJohn, Elector of Saxony
MotherSophie of Mecklenburg
SiblingJohn Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Coburg
SiblingMaria of Saxony, Duchess of Pomerania
ChildJohn Frederick II of Saxony

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

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

German

Sources & Credits

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Facts retrieved 31 Oct 2026, 06:50 UTC.