Augustus, Elector of Saxony
Elector of Saxony
Born on: July 31, 1526Died on: February 11, 1586
Aged: 59 years 195 days (714 months)
Gender: Male
Birth Sign: Leo
Augustus, who called himself Augustus and was popularly known as "Father August" in reference to his paternal rule, was Elector of Saxony from 1553 until his death.
He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin, succeeding his brother Maurice, who had fallen in the Battle of Sievershausen without leaving a male heir.
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