Friedrich August I of Saxony

Summary

Friedrich August I of Saxony is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Dresden^[2]. He was born on December 23, 1750^[3]. He passed away in Dresden^[4]. He died on May 5, 1827^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #6,998 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Friedrich August I of Saxony's place of birth was Dresden^[2].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony passed away in Dresden^[4].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony was born on December 23, 1750^[3].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony was born on January 1, 1750^[7].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony died on May 5, 1827^[5].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony died on May 27, 1827^[8].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony died on January 1, 1827^[9].
• Burial took place at Dresden Cathedral^[10].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony's father was Friedrich Christian I, Elector of Saxony^[11].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony's mother was Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria^[12].
• Among Friedrich August I of Saxony's spouses was Amalie of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld^[13].
• A child of Friedrich August I of Saxony was Princess Maria Augusta of Saxony^[14].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony^[15].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth^[16].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony^[17].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony held the position of King of Saxony^[18].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony held the position of duke^[19].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[20].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony received the Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)^[21].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony received the Order of Saint Stanislaus^[22].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[23].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Joseph^[24].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony received the Order of the White Eagle (Duchy of Warsaw)^[25].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[26].
• Friedrich August I of Saxony is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dresden^[2], Friedrich August I of Saxony… Recorded date of birth include December 23, 1750^[3] and January 1, 1750^[7]. His father was Friedrich Christian I, Elector of Saxony^[11]. His mother was Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include Prince-Elector of Saxony^[17], a historical position^[28], founded in 1356^[29]; King of Saxony^[18], a historical position^[30], in Kingdom of Saxony^[31], founded in 1806^[32]; and duke^[19], a noble title^[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[20], a grade of an order^[34]; Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)^[21]; Order of Saint Stanislaus^[22]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[23], a grade of an order^[35], in France^[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Joseph^[24]; and Order of the White Eagle (Duchy of Warsaw)^[25].

Personal Life

Friedrich August I of Saxony was married to Amalie of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld^[13]. A child of him was Princess Maria Augusta of Saxony^[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 5, 1827^[5], May 27, 1827^[8], and January 1, 1827^[9]. Friedrich August I of Saxony passed away in Dresden^[4]. Burial took place at Dresden Cathedral^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich August I of Saxony include Augustusplatz^[37], a square^[38], in Germany^[39].

Why It Matters

Friedrich August I of Saxony ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (247 views/month, #6,998 of 1,000,298).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Entities named for him include Augustusplatz^[37], a square^[38], in Germany^[39].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich August I of Saxony born?

Friedrich August I of Saxony was born in Dresden^[2].

Where did Friedrich August I of Saxony die?

Friedrich August I of Saxony died in Dresden^[4].

Who were Friedrich August I of Saxony's parents?

Friedrich August I of Saxony's father was Friedrich Christian I, Elector of Saxony^[11]. Friedrich August I of Saxony's mother was Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria^[12].

Who was Friedrich August I of Saxony married to?

Friedrich August I of Saxony's spouses include Amalie of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld^[13].

What awards did Friedrich August I of Saxony receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[20], Order of the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth)^[21], Order of Saint Stanislaus^[22], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[23].