Augustus II the Strong
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Augustus II the Strong
Summary
Augustus II the Strong is a human[1]. Born in Dresden[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1670[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on February 1, 1733[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and king[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,690 views/month, #6,665 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Dresden[2], Augustus II the Strong…
- Augustus II the Strong passed away in Warsaw[4].
- Augustus II the Strong was born on May 12, 1670[3].
- Augustus II the Strong was born on January 1, 1670[11].
- Augustus II the Strong died on February 1, 1733[5].
- Augustus II the Strong died on January 1, 1733[12].
- Burial took place at Wawel Cathedral[13].
- Burial took place at Dresden Cathedral[14].
- Augustus II the Strong is buried at Kraków[15].
- Augustus II the Strong's father was John George III of Saxony[16].
- Augustus II the Strong's mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[17].
- Among Augustus II the Strong's spouses was Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[18].
- A child of Augustus II the Strong was Augustus III of Poland[19].
- A child of Augustus II the Strong was Maurice de Saxe[20].
- A child of Augustus II the Strong was Johann Georg, Chevalier de Saxe[21].
- A child of Augustus II the Strong was Frederick Augustus Rutowsky[22].
- A child of Augustus II the Strong was Maria Anna Katharina Rutowska[23].
- A child of Augustus II the Strong was Anna Karolina Orzelska[24].
- Augustus II the Strong held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[25].
- Augustus II the Strong held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[26].
- Augustus II the Strong worked as an art collector[6].
- Augustus II the Strong's professions included politician[7].
- Augustus II the Strong worked as an aristocrat[8].
- Augustus II the Strong worked as a king[9].
- Augustus II the Strong's field of work was politics[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Dresden[2], Augustus II the Strong… Recorded date of birth include May 12, 1670[3] and January 1, 1670[11]. His father was John George III of Saxony[16]. His mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include art collector[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and king[9]. Augustus II the Strong's field of work was politics[27]. Positions held include Prince-Elector of Saxony[28], a historical position[29], founded in 1356[30] and King of Poland[31], a historical position[32], in Kingdom of Poland[33], founded in 1025[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[35], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[36], Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)[37], Order of the Black Eagle[38], Order of St. Andrew[39], and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[40].
Personal Life
Augustus II the Strong was married to Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[18]. Children include Augustus III of Poland[19], a monarch[41], 1696–1763[42], of Electorate of Saxony[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[44]; Maurice de Saxe[20], a military leader[45], 1696–1750[46], of Germany[47], awarded the Marshal of France[48], specialised in military affairs[49]; Johann Georg, Chevalier de Saxe[21], a military personnel[50], 1704–1774[51], of Germany[52], specialised in military affairs[53]; Frederick Augustus Rutowsky[22], a military personnel[54], 1702–1764[55], of Germany[56]; Maria Anna Katharina Rutowska[23], 1706–1746[57]; and Anna Karolina Orzelska[24], an aristocrat[58], 1707–1769[59], of Germany[60]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[61].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 1, 1733[5] and January 1, 1733[12]. Augustus II the Strong died in Warsaw[4]. The cause of death was gangrene[62]. Recorded place of burial include Wawel Cathedral[13], Dresden Cathedral[14], and Kraków[15].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Augustus II the Strong include Augustus Bridge[63], a road bridge[64], in Germany[65], founded in 1907[66].
Why It Matters
Augustus II the Strong ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,690 views/month, #6,665 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Entities named for him include Augustus Bridge[63], a road bridge[64], in Germany[65], founded in 1907[66].
FAQs
Where was Augustus II the Strong born?
Augustus II the Strong was born in Dresden[2].
Where did Augustus II the Strong die?
Augustus II the Strong passed away in Warsaw[4].
Who were Augustus II the Strong's parents?
Augustus II the Strong's father was John George III of Saxony[16]. Augustus II the Strong's mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[17].
Who was Augustus II the Strong married to?
Augustus II the Strong's spouses include Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[18].
What did Augustus II the Strong do for work?
Augustus II the Strong worked as art collector[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and king[9].
What awards did Augustus II the Strong receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[35], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[36], Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)[37], and Order of the Black Eagle[38].