John George III of Saxony

Elector of Saxony from 1680 to 1691
Person human Q454483
John George III of Saxony
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John George III of Saxony

Summary

John George III of Saxony is a human[1]. He was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on June 20, 1647[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on September 12, 1691[5]. He worked as a ruler[6], politician[7], and marshal[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dresden[2], John George III of Saxony…
  • John George III of Saxony died in Tübingen[4].
  • John George III of Saxony was born on June 20, 1647[3].
  • John George III of Saxony died on September 12, 1691[5].
  • John George III of Saxony is buried at Freiberg Cathedral[10].
  • John George III of Saxony's father was John George II, Elector of Saxony[11].
  • John George III of Saxony's mother was Magdalene Sibylle of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[12].
  • John George III of Saxony was married to Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[13].
  • A child of John George III of Saxony was John George IV, Elector of Saxony[14].
  • A child of John George III of Saxony was Augustus II the Strong[15].
  • A child of John George III of Saxony was Johann Georg Maximilian Fürstenhoff[16].
  • John George III of Saxony held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[17].
  • John George III of Saxony's professions included ruler[6].
  • John George III of Saxony's professions included politician[7].
  • John George III of Saxony worked as a marshal[8].
  • John George III of Saxony's field of work was nobility[18].
  • John George III of Saxony's field of work was politics[19].
  • John George III of Saxony's field of work was military affairs[20].
  • John George III of Saxony held the position of Prince-Elector[21].
  • John George III of Saxony received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[22].
  • John George III of Saxony's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
  • John George III of Saxony is recorded as male[24].
  • John George III of Saxony's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John George III of Saxony's family is recorded as House of Wettin[26].
  • John George III of Saxony's Commons category is recorded as John George III, Elector of Saxony[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dresden[2], John George III of Saxony… he was born on June 20, 1647[3]. His father was John George II, Elector of Saxony[11]. His mother was Magdalene Sibylle of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[6], politician[7], and marshal[8]. Fields of work include nobility[18], a social class[28]; politics[19], an academic discipline[29]; and military affairs[20], a concept[30]. John George III of Saxony held the position of Prince-Elector[21].

Recognition

John George III of Saxony received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[22].

Personal Life

Among John George III of Saxony's spouses was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[13]. Children include John George IV, Elector of Saxony[14], an aristocrat[31], 1668–1694[32], of Germany[33], awarded the Order of the Garter[34], specialised in politics[35]; Augustus II the Strong[15], an art collector[36], 1670–1733[37], of Electorate of Saxony[38], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[39], specialised in politics[40]; and Johann Georg Maximilian Fürstenhoff[16], an architect[41], 1686–1753[42], of Germany[43]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].

Death and Burial

John George III of Saxony died on September 12, 1691[5]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He is buried at Freiberg Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

John George III of Saxony has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was John George III of Saxony born?

Born in Dresden[2], John George III of Saxony…

Where did John George III of Saxony die?

John George III of Saxony passed away in Tübingen[4].

Who were John George III of Saxony's parents?

John George III of Saxony's father was John George II, Elector of Saxony[11]. John George III of Saxony's mother was Magdalene Sibylle of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[12].

Who was John George III of Saxony married to?

John George III of Saxony's spouses include Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[13].

What did John George III of Saxony do for work?

John George III of Saxony worked as ruler[6], politician[7], and marshal[8].

What awards did John George III of Saxony receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[22].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Q24327110. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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