John Frederick I
Elector of Saxony and Head of the Protestant Confederation of Germany (1503-1554)
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Summary
John Frederick I was born on June 30, 1503[1], in Torgau[2]. He died on March 3, 1554[3], in Weimar[4]. He worked as an aristocrat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,621 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter und Paul[7]
- Father: John, Elector of Saxony[8]
- Mother: Sophie of Mecklenburg[9]
- Spouse: Sibylle of Cleves[10]
- Child: John Frederick II of Saxony[11], John William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar[12], John Frederick III, Duke of Saxony[13], Johann Ernst II von Sachsen[14]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[15]
- Field of work: Protestant Reformation[16], politics[17]
- Position held: Prince-Elector of Saxony[18]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: House of Wettin[21]
- Noble title: duke[22]
- Commons category: John Frederick I, Elector of Saxony[23]
- Given name: Johann[24], Friedrich[25]
- Relative: Elizabeth of Denmark, Electress of Brandenburg[26], Christina of Saxony[27]
- Depicted by: Martin Luther and the Wittenberg Reformers[28]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31], Dresdner Hefte[32], New International Encyclopedia[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
- Owner of: Schloss Fröhliche Wiederkunft[35]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[36]
- Sibling: John Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Coburg[37], Maria of Saxony, Duchess of Pomerania[38]
Why It Matters
John Frederick I has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was John Frederick I born?
John Frederick I's place of birth was Torgau[2].
Where did John Frederick I die?
John Frederick I died in Weimar[4].
Who were John Frederick I's parents?
John Frederick I's father was John, Elector of Saxony[8]. John Frederick I's mother was Sophie of Mecklenburg[9].
Who was John Frederick I married to?
John Frederick I's spouses include Sibylle of Cleves[10].
What did John Frederick I do for work?
John Frederick I worked as an aristocrat[5].