John George III, Elector of Saxony

John George III (20 June 1647 - 12 September 1691) was born into the house of Wettin. He was the Elector of Saxony, one of the electors of the Holy Roman Empire, succeeding his father, John George II in 1680. His troops defeated the Turks at Vienna which marked the end of their invasion in Europe.

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20 June - 1647 - 12 September - 1691 - Wettin - Elector of Saxony - Holy Roman Empire - John George II

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John George III married Anne Sophia of Denmark (1647-1717), daughter of Frederick III of Denmark and Sophia Amelia of Brunswick-Lüneburg. Their son, Frederick Augustus (the Strong), succeeded as ruler of Saxony and was elected king of Poland in 1697.

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Frederick III of Denmark - Frederick Augustus (the Strong) - Saxony - Poland

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