John Frederick succeeds as Elector of Saxony

Historical Context Note

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John Frederick succeeds as Elector of Saxony on the death of his father John, holding this post until his death in 1554. Developing a personal relationship with Martin Luther, he became head of the Schlmalkadic League and was known as the 'Champion of the Reformation'.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "John Frederick succeeds as Elector of Saxony". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14491, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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