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 (3,050 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 Kraków^[14].
• Augustus II the Strong's father was John George III of Saxony^[15].
• Augustus II the Strong's mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark^[16].
• Augustus II the Strong was married to Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth^[17].
• A child of Augustus II the Strong was Augustus III of Poland^[18].
• A child of Augustus II the Strong was Maurice de Saxe^[19].
• A child of Augustus II the Strong was Johann Georg, Chevalier de Saxe^[20].
• A child of Augustus II the Strong was Frederick Augustus Rutowsky^[21].
• A child of Augustus II the Strong was Maria Anna Katharina Rutowska^[22].
• A child of Augustus II the Strong was Anna Karolina Orzelska^[23].
• Augustus II the Strong held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony^[24].
• Augustus II the Strong held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth^[25].
• Augustus II the Strong's professions included art collector^[6].
• Augustus II the Strong worked as a politician^[7].
• Augustus II the Strong's professions included aristocrat^[8].
• Augustus II the Strong worked as a king^[9].
• Augustus II the Strong's field of work was politics^[26].
• Augustus II the Strong held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony^[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^[15]. His mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark^[16].

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^[26]. Positions held include Prince-Elector of Saxony^[27], a historical position^[28], founded in 1356^[29] and King of Poland^[30], a historical position^[31], in Kingdom of Poland^[32], founded in 1025^[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[34], a grade of an order^[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^[17]. Children include Augustus III of Poland^[18], 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^[19], 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^[20], a military personnel^[50], 1704–1774^[51], of Germany^[52], specialised in military affairs^[53]; Frederick Augustus Rutowsky^[21], a military personnel^[54], 1702–1764^[55], of Germany^[56]; Maria Anna Katharina Rutowska^[22], 1706–1746^[57]; and Anna Karolina Orzelska^[23], 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] and Kraków^[14].

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 (3,050 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 35 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^[15]. Augustus II the Strong's mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark^[16].

Who was Augustus II the Strong married to?

Augustus II the Strong's spouses include Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth^[17].

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^[34], 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].