John George IV, Elector of Saxony

German noble (1668-1694)
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John George IV, Elector of Saxony
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John George IV, Elector of Saxony

Summary

John George IV, Elector of Saxony is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on October 18, 1668[3]. He died in Dresden[4]. He died on April 27, 1694[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6], politician[7], and soldier[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's place of birth was Dresden[2].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony passed away in Dresden[4].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony was born on October 18, 1668[3].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony died on April 27, 1694[5].
  • Burial took place at Freiberg Cathedral[10].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's father was John George III of Saxony[11].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[12].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony was married to Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach[13].
  • A child of John George IV, Elector of Saxony was Wilhelmina Maria Frederica of Rochlitz[14].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's professions included politician[7].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony worked as a soldier[8].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's field of work was politics[16].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's field of work was military art[17].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's field of work was nobility[18].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony held the position of Prince-Elector[19].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony received the Order of the Garter[20].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[21].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony is recorded as male[23].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's family is recorded as House of Wettin[25].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's family is recorded as Albertine branch[26].
  • John George IV, Elector of Saxony's noble title is recorded as Prince-Elector[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dresden[2], John George IV, Elector of Saxony… he was born on October 18, 1668[3]. His father was John George III of Saxony[11]. His mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6], politician[7], and soldier[8]. Fields of work include politics[16], an academic discipline[28]; military art[17], an academic discipline[29]; and nobility[18], a social class[30]. John George IV, Elector of Saxony held the position of Prince-Elector[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[20], an order of chivalry[31], in Kingdom of England[32], founded in 1348[33] and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[21], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35].

Personal Life

John George IV, Elector of Saxony was married to Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach[13]. A child of him was Wilhelmina Maria Frederica of Rochlitz[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].

Death and Burial

John George IV, Elector of Saxony died on April 27, 1694[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. The cause of death was smallpox[36]. Burial took place at Freiberg Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

John George IV, Elector of Saxony has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was John George IV, Elector of Saxony born?

John George IV, Elector of Saxony was born in Dresden[2].

Where did John George IV, Elector of Saxony die?

John George IV, Elector of Saxony died in Dresden[4].

Who were John George IV, Elector of Saxony's parents?

John George IV, Elector of Saxony's father was John George III of Saxony[11]. John George IV, Elector of Saxony's mother was Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[12].

Who was John George IV, Elector of Saxony married to?

John George IV, Elector of Saxony's spouses include Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach[13].

What did John George IV, Elector of Saxony do for work?

John George IV, Elector of Saxony worked as aristocrat[6], politician[7], and soldier[8].

What awards did John George IV, Elector of Saxony receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[20] and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Retrieved . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [26] . wikidata.org.
  13. [27] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [36] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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