Person:George, Duke of Saxony (1)
George _____, Duke of Saxony
b.27 Aug 1471 Meißen, Sachsen, Germany
d.17 Apr 1539 Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Catherine of Saxony, Archduchess of Austria1468 - 1524
  2. George _____, Duke of Saxony1471 - 1539
  3. Henry IV _____, Duke of Saxony1473 - 1541
  4. Duke Frederick of Saxony1474 - 1510
Spouse and Children
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  1. John of Saxony1498 - 1537
  2. Frederick of Saxony1504 - 1539
  3. Christine of Saxony1505 - 1549
  4. Magdalena _____, Duchess of Saxony1507 - 1534
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Facts and Events
Name George _____, Duke of Saxony
Gender Male
Birth[1] 27 Aug 1471 Meißen, Sachsen, Germany
Marriage to Barbara _____, of Poland
Death[1] 17 Apr 1539 Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
Reference Number? Q719626?


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George the Bearded, Duke of Saxony (Meissen, 27 August 1471 – Dresden, 17 April 1539), was Duke of Saxony from 1500 to 1539 known for his opposition to the Reformation. While the Ernestine line embraced Lutheranism, the Albertines (headed by George) were reluctant to do so. Despite George's efforts to avoid a succession by a Lutheran upon his death in 1539, he could not prevent it from happening. Under the Act of Settlement of 1499, Lutheran Henry IV became the new duke. Upon his accession, Henry introduced Lutheranism as a state religion in the Albertine lands of Saxony.

Duke George was a member of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

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References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 George, Duke of Saxony, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.
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