John Frederick II of Saxony

Duke of Saxony
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John Frederick II of Saxony

Summary

John Frederick II of Saxony is a human[1]. He was born in Torgau[2]. He was born on January 8, 1529[3]. He passed away in Steyr[4]. He died on May 9, 1595[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • John Frederick II of Saxony's place of birth was Torgau[2].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony died in Steyr[4].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony was born on January 8, 1529[3].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony died on May 9, 1595[5].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony is buried at Morizkirche[8].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's father was John Frederick I[9].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's mother was Sibylle of Cleves[10].
  • Among John Frederick II of Saxony's spouses was Agnes of Hesse[11].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony was married to Countess Palatine Elisabeth of Simmern-Sponheim[12].
  • A child of John Frederick II of Saxony was John Casimir, Duke of Saxe-Coburg[13].
  • A child of John Frederick II of Saxony was John Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach[14].
  • A child of John Frederick II of Saxony was Johann Friedrich IV von Sachsen-Coburg-Eisenach[15].
  • A child of John Frederick II of Saxony was Friedrich von Sachsen-Coburg-Eisenach[16].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony is recorded as male[19].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's family is recorded as House of Wettin[21].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's noble title is recorded as duke[22].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's Commons category is recorded as John Frederick II, Duke of Saxony[23].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's archives at is recorded as Gotha Research Library[24].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[25].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's given name is recorded as Johann[26].
  • John Frederick II of Saxony's given name is recorded as Friedrich[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Frederick II of Saxony was born in Torgau[2]. He was born on January 8, 1529[3]. His father was John Frederick I[9]. His mother was Sibylle of Cleves[10].

Career and Affiliations

John Frederick II of Saxony's professions included aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Agnes of Hesse[11], 1527–1555[28] and Countess Palatine Elisabeth of Simmern-Sponheim[12], an aristocrat[29], 1540–1594[30], of Germany[31]. Children include John Casimir, Duke of Saxe-Coburg[13], an aristocrat[32], 1564–1633[33], specialised in art collector[34]; John Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach[14], an aristocrat[35], 1566–1638[36], of Germany[37]; Johann Friedrich IV von Sachsen-Coburg-Eisenach[15], 1559–1560[38]; and Friedrich von Sachsen-Coburg-Eisenach[16], 1563–1572[39]. John Frederick II of Saxony's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

John Frederick II of Saxony died on May 9, 1595[5]. He passed away in Steyr[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[25]. Burial took place at Morizkirche[8].

Why It Matters

John Frederick II of Saxony has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was John Frederick II of Saxony born?

John Frederick II of Saxony was born in Torgau[2].

Where did John Frederick II of Saxony die?

John Frederick II of Saxony passed away in Steyr[4].

Who were John Frederick II of Saxony's parents?

John Frederick II of Saxony's father was John Frederick I[9]. John Frederick II of Saxony's mother was Sibylle of Cleves[10].

Who was John Frederick II of Saxony married to?

John Frederick II of Saxony's spouses include Agnes of Hesse[11] and Countess Palatine Elisabeth of Simmern-Sponheim[12].

What did John Frederick II of Saxony do for work?

John Frederick II of Saxony worked as aristocrat[6].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death falling from height
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    Place of death Steyr
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