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John George II, Elector of Saxony
John George II
Historical Figure
Nationality: Germany
Year of Birth: 31 May 1613
Year of Death: 22 August 1680
Religion: Lutheranism
Occupation: Elector
Spouse: Magdalene Sybille of Brandenburg-Bayreuth (m. 1638)
Children: Erdmuthe Sophie (b. 1644), John George III (b. 1647)
Relatives: John George I (father), Magdalene Sibylle of Prussia (mother), several brothers and sisters
Fictional Appearances:
1632 series
POD: May, 1631
Appearance(s): 1635: The Eastern Front
Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference


John George II (German: Johann Georg II) (31 May 1613 – 22 August 1680) was the Elector of Saxony from 1656 to 1680.

He was the third (fourth in order of birth) but eldest surviving son of the Elector John George I of Saxony and Magdalene Sybille of Prussia, his second spouse.

John George succeeded his father as Elector when he died on 8 October 1656.

John George II in 1632[]

In August of 1635, the 25-year-old (and still single) Johann Georg was with Hans von Arnim at the Battle of Zwenkau. It was not known if he had survived.[1]

References[]

  1. 1635: The Eastern Front, ch. 19. As of the events in 1636: The Saxon Uprising, whether he is alive, and where he might be if he is, appears to be unknown.
Regnal titles (OTL)
Preceded by
John George I
Elector of Saxony
1656 – 1680
Succeeded by
John George III


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