Augustus III of Poland

King of Poland, Elector of Saxony (1696-1763)
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Augustus III of Poland

Summary

Augustus III of Poland is a human[1]. Born in Dresden[2], he… he was born on October 17, 1696[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on October 5, 1763[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Augustus III of Poland was born in Dresden[2].
  • Augustus III of Poland passed away in Dresden[4].
  • Augustus III of Poland was born on October 17, 1696[3].
  • Augustus III of Poland died on October 5, 1763[5].
  • Augustus III of Poland is buried at Dresden Cathedral[8].
  • Augustus III of Poland's father was Augustus II the Strong[9].
  • Augustus III of Poland's mother was Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[10].
  • Augustus III of Poland was married to Maria Josepha of Austria[11].
  • A child of Augustus III of Poland was Friedrich Christian I, Elector of Saxony[12].
  • A child of Augustus III of Poland was Maria Amalia of Saxony[13].
  • A child of Augustus III of Poland was Maria Anna Sophia of Saxony[14].
  • A child of Augustus III of Poland was Prince Francis Xavier of Saxony[15].
  • A child of Augustus III of Poland was Marie Josèphe of Saxony[16].
  • A child of Augustus III of Poland was Charles of Saxony, Duke of Courland[17].
  • Augustus III of Poland held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[18].
  • Augustus III of Poland held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[19].
  • Augustus III of Poland's professions included monarch[6].
  • Augustus III of Poland held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony[20].
  • Augustus III of Poland held the position of King of Poland[21].
  • Augustus III of Poland held the position of Grand Duke of Lithuania[22].
  • Augustus III of Poland received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].
  • Augustus III of Poland received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24].
  • Augustus III of Poland received the Order of the Black Eagle[25].
  • Augustus III of Poland received the Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)[26].
  • Augustus III of Poland received the Order of St. Andrew[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dresden[2], Augustus III of Poland… he was born on October 17, 1696[3]. His father was Augustus II the Strong[9]. His mother was Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[10].

Career and Affiliations

Augustus III of Poland worked as a monarch[6]. Positions held include Prince-Elector of Saxony[20], a historical position[28], founded in 1356[29]; King of Poland[21], a historical position[30], in Kingdom of Poland[31], founded in 1025[32]; and Grand Duke of Lithuania[22], a noble title[33], in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24], Order of the Black Eagle[25], Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)[26], Order of St. Andrew[27], and Military Order of St. Henry[35].

Personal Life

Augustus III of Poland was married to Maria Josepha of Austria[11]. Children include Friedrich Christian I, Elector of Saxony[12], a ruler[36], 1722–1763[37], of Electorate of Saxony[38], awarded the Order of the White Eagle[39], specialised in politics[40]; Maria Amalia of Saxony[13], a Queen Consort of Spain[41], 1724–1760[42], of Spain[43], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[44]; Maria Anna Sophia of Saxony[14], an aristocrat[45], 1728–1797[46], of Holy Roman Empire[47]; Prince Francis Xavier of Saxony[15], a regent[48], 1730–1806[49], of Kingdom of Saxony[50], awarded the Order of the White Eagle[51], specialised in politics[52]; Marie Josèphe of Saxony[16], an aristocrat[53], 1731–1767[54], of Germany[55], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[56]; and Charles of Saxony, Duke of Courland[17], a politician[57], 1733–1796[58], of Germany[59], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[60]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[61].

Death and Burial

Augustus III of Poland died on October 5, 1763[5]. He died in Dresden[4]. He is buried at Dresden Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Augustus III of Poland has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Augustus III of Poland born?

Augustus III of Poland's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Augustus III of Poland die?

Augustus III of Poland passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Augustus III of Poland's parents?

Augustus III of Poland's father was Augustus II the Strong[9]. Augustus III of Poland's mother was Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[10].

Who was Augustus III of Poland married to?

Augustus III of Poland's spouses include Maria Josepha of Austria[11].

What did Augustus III of Poland do for work?

Augustus III of Poland worked as monarch[6].

What awards did Augustus III of Poland receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[24], Order of the Black Eagle[25], and Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)[26].

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