Frederick III of Saxony

Elector and Duke of Saxony (1463-1525)
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Frederick III of Saxony
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Frederick III of Saxony

Summary

Frederick III of Saxony is a human[1]. He was born in Castle Hartenfels Torgau[2]. He was born on January 17, 1463[3]. He passed away in Annaburg[4]. He died on May 5, 1525[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Frederick III of Saxony's place of birth was Castle Hartenfels Torgau[2].
  • Frederick III of Saxony passed away in Annaburg[4].
  • Frederick III of Saxony was born on January 17, 1463[3].
  • Frederick III of Saxony was born on January 1, 1463[8].
  • Frederick III of Saxony died on May 5, 1525[5].
  • Frederick III of Saxony died on January 1, 1525[9].
  • Frederick III of Saxony is buried at Castle Church, Wittenberg[10].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's father was Ernest of Saxony[11].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony[12].
  • Frederick III of Saxony held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's professions included ruler[6].
  • Frederick III of Saxony held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony[14].
  • Frederick III of Saxony received the Golden Rose[15].
  • Frederick III of Saxony received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[16].
  • Frederick III of Saxony was a member of Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[17].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Frederick III of Saxony is recorded as male[19].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's family is recorded as Ernestine line[21].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's noble title is recorded as duke[22].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's noble title is recorded as Prince-Elector[23].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's Commons category is recorded as Frederick III, Elector of Saxony[24].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's given name is recorded as Friedrich[25].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/f/federico_iii_el_prudente.htm[26].
  • Frederick III of Saxony's relative is recorded as Sophie of Mecklenburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick III of Saxony's place of birth was Castle Hartenfels Torgau[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 17, 1463[3] and January 1, 1463[8]. His father was Ernest of Saxony[11]. His mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony[12].

Career and Affiliations

Frederick III of Saxony's professions included ruler[6]. He held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Rose[15], a religion-related award[28], in Vatican City[29] and Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[16], a grade of an order[30].

Personal Life

Frederick III of Saxony's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 5, 1525[5] and January 1, 1525[9]. Frederick III of Saxony died in Annaburg[4]. Burial took place at Castle Church, Wittenberg[10].

Why It Matters

Frederick III of Saxony has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Frederick III of Saxony born?

Born in Castle Hartenfels Torgau[2], Frederick III of Saxony…

Where did Frederick III of Saxony die?

Frederick III of Saxony passed away in Annaburg[4].

Who were Frederick III of Saxony's parents?

Frederick III of Saxony's father was Ernest of Saxony[11]. Frederick III of Saxony's mother was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony[12].

What did Frederick III of Saxony do for work?

Frederick III of Saxony worked as ruler[6].

What awards did Frederick III of Saxony receive?

Honors received include Golden Rose[15] and Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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