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Maurice of Saxony

Duke of Saxony and later Elector of Saxony (1521–1553)

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Maurice of Saxony

Duke of Saxony and later Elector of Saxony (1521–1553)

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Maurice was Duke of Saxony from 1541 to 1553, who became Prince-Elector and Arch-Marshal of the Holy Roman Empire in 1547. Through shrewd political maneuvering, skillfully exploiting alliances and rivalries, he secured extensive territories and the electoral title for the Albertine branch of the Wettin dynasty.

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Occupation: military personnel
Position held: Prince-Elector of Saxony
Citizenship: Electorate of Saxony
Born: March 21, 1521
Died: July 9, 1553, July 11, 1553

Family

Agnes of Hessespouse Anna of Saxonychild Albrecht von Sachsenchild Henry IVfather Catherine of Mecklenburgmother Sibylle of Saxonysibling Emilie of Saxonysibling Sidonie of Saxonysibling Augustus, Elector of Saxonysibling Severinus of Saxonysibling

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Maurice was Duke of Saxony from 1541 to 1553, who became Prince-Elector and Arch-Marshal of the Holy Roman Empire in 1547. Through shrewd political maneuvering, skillfully exploiting alliances and rivalries, he secured extensive territories and the electoral title for the Albertine branch of the Wettin dynasty.

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Occupation: military personnel
Position held: Prince-Elector of Saxony
Citizenship: Electorate of Saxony
Born: March 21, 1521
Died: July 9, 1553, July 11, 1553

Family

Agnes of Hessespouse Anna of Saxonychild Albrecht von Sachsenchild Henry IVfather Catherine of Mecklenburgmother Sibylle of Saxonysibling Emilie of Saxonysibling Sidonie of Saxonysibling Augustus, Elector of Saxonysibling Severinus of Saxonysibling