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Frederick II (1412-1464)

"Frederick II, The Gentle (Friedrich, der Sanftmütige; Frederick the Gentle) (22 August 1412 – 7 September 1464) was Elector of Saxony (1428–1464) and was Landgrave of Thuringia (1440–1445)." - (en.wikipedia.org 12.06.2020)

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Background

was born Leipzig August 22, 1412
died Leipzig September 7, 1464
Husband of Margaret of Austria
brother of William III
father of Amalia of Saxony [daughter of], Margaret of Austria [mother of]
father of Albert III, Duke of Saxony [son of], Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy [mother of]
father of Ernest of Saxony [son of], Margaret of Austria [mother of]
father of Anna of Saxony, Electress of Brandenburg [daughter of], Margaret of Austria [mother of]
father of Margaret of Sachsen [daughter of], Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy [mother of]
son of Frederick I [father of], Catherine of Brunswick-Lüneburg [mother of]
was buried Meissen Cathedral

Biography

bridegroom Margaret of Austria June 3, 1431
official Prince-Elector Saxony

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