Friedrich III “the Wise” von Sachsen

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Friedrich III “the Wise” von Sachsen

Birth
Torgau, Landkreis Nordsachsen, Saxony, Germany
Death
5 May 1525 (aged 62)
Annaburg, Landkreis Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Burial
Wittenberg, Landkreis Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany Add to Map
Plot
in front of the altar, epitaph and statue on the left
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Nobility. Elector of Saxony from 1486 until 1525. He supported Martin Luther, but stayed catholic himself. He was envied by many for his collection of saint relicts. He never married and had no legitimate children. He was succeeded by his brother Johann.
Nobility. Elector of Saxony from 1486 until 1525. He supported Martin Luther, but stayed catholic himself. He was envied by many for his collection of saint relicts. He never married and had no legitimate children. He was succeeded by his brother Johann.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17682419/friedrich_iii-von_sachsen: accessed ), memorial page for Friedrich III “the Wise” von Sachsen (17 Jan 1463–5 May 1525), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17682419, citing Castle Church Wittenberg, Wittenberg, Landkreis Wittenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany; Maintained by Lutetia (contributor 46580078).