John, Elector of Saxony

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Elector of Saxony (1468-1532)

Quick Facts

Name: John, Elector of Saxony
Born: 1468-06-13
Died: 1532-08-16
Occupation: politician
Citizenship: Germany
Birthplace: Meissen

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseSophie of MecklenburgFrom 1500-03-01
SpouseMargaret of Anhalt-KöthenFrom 1513-11-13

Family

FatherErnest of Saxony
MotherElisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony
SiblingChristina of Saxony
SiblingMargaret of Saxony, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg
SiblingErnest II of Saxony

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

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

German

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