John Frederick, Elector of Saxony

Johann Friedrich I, Elector of Saxony (30 June 1503 - 3 March 1554), called John the Magnanimous, was head of the Protestant Confederation of Germany (the Schmalkaldic League), "Champion of the Reformation". He was the son of John the Steadfast of Saxony and born in Torgau, Germany.

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30 June - 1503 - 3 March - 1554 - Schmalkaldic League - John the Steadfast - Torgau, Germany

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In 1526 he married Sybilla of Cleves (1512-1554), daughter of Johann III of Cleves (1490-1538) and his wife, Maria of Juelich and Berg (1491-1543), in her turn daughter of Johann Wilhelm of Jülich and Berg (1530-1573).

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1526 - 1512 - 1554 - Johann III of Cleves - 1490 - 1538 - 1491 - 1543

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