Henry IV

About

member of the House of Wettin, duke of Saxony (1473-1541)

Quick Facts

Name: Henry IV
Born: 1473-03-16
Died: 1541-08-18
Occupation: ruler
Citizenship: Albertine Duchy of Saxony (1485-1547)
Birthplace: Dresden

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseCatherine of Mecklenburg1512-07-06 — 1541-08-18

Family

FatherAlbert III, Duke of Saxony
MotherSidonie of Poděbrady
SiblingDuchess Katharina, Duchess Consort of Brunswick-Lüneburg
SiblingGeorge, Duke of Saxony
SiblingFrederick of Saxony

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

Languages

Native language

German

Spoken, written or signed

German

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q719501 ↗
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Facts retrieved 31 Oct 2026, 16:04 UTC.