Frederick I, the Belligerent or the Warlike, a member of the House of Wettin, ruled as Margrave of Meissen from 1407 and as Elector of Saxony from 1423 until his death. He secured the Saxon electorshi
Portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger
Frederick the Warlike (left) with Ernest and Frederick II, Fürstenzug, Dresden
Tomb of Frederick I, Princes Chapel, Meissen Cathedral
Portal to the Princes Chapel, Meissen Cathedral
Albert III was the last Duke of Saxe-Wittenberg and Elector of Saxony from the House of Ascania. After his death, King Sigismund ceded his duchy and the Saxon electoral dignity to Margrave Frederick I
Frederick I, Elector of Saxony
…Frederick I Portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger Elector of Saxony Reign 6 January 1423 – 4 January 1428 Predecessor Albert III Successor Frederick II Margrave of Meissen Reign 9 February 1407 – 4 January 1428 Predecessor William I Successor Frederick II Born 11 April 1370…
Portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger
Seal of Duke Albert III of Saxe-Wittenberg