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Maurice, Elector of Saxony
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Maurice was Duke (1541–47) and later Elector (1547–53) of Saxony. His clever manipulation of alliances and disputes gained the Albertine branch of the Wettin dynasty extensive lands and the electoral dignity.
Portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger
Portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger
Portrait of Maurice in armour, by Lucas Cranach the Younger.
Portrait of Maurice in armour, by Lucas Cranach the Younger.
Moritzmonument in Dresden
Moritzmonument in Dresden
Electorate of Saxony
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The Electorate of Saxony, also known as Electoral Saxony, was a territory of the Holy Roman Empire from 1356–1806. Its territory included the areas around the cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz.
The Albrechtsburg Castle, with the spires of the Meissen Cathedral visible behind it.
The Albrechtsburg Castle, with the spires of the Meissen Cathedral visible behind it.
Elector John George I, who led Saxony during the Thirty Years' War.
Elector John George I, who led Saxony during the Thirty Years' War.
The Frauenkirche in Dresden. It was rebuilt 1994–2005 following its destruction in World War II.
The Frauenkirche in Dresden. It was rebuilt 1994–2005 following its destruction in World War II.
The Dresden Cathedral
The Dresden Cathedral