John Frederick I, Elector of Saxony
John Frederick I (30 June 1503 in Torgau – 3 March 1554 in Weimar), called the Magnanimous, was the Elector of Saxony (1532–1547) and head of the Schmalkaldic League.
| John Frederick I | |
|---|---|
Portrait by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1531 | |
| Elector of Saxony | |
| Reign | 16 August 1532 – 24 April 1547 |
| Predecessor | John |
| Successor | Maurice |
| Duke of Saxony | |
| Reign | 24 April 1547 – 3 March 1554 |
| Predecessor | Maurice |
| Successor | John Frederick II |
| Landgrave of Thuringia | |
| Reign | 16 August 1532 – 24 April 1547 |
| Predecessor | John |
| Successor | John Ernest |
| Born | 30 June 1503 Torgau, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 3 March 1554 (aged 50) Weimar, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire |
| Burial | St. Peter und Paul, Weimar |
| Spouse | Sybille of Cleves |
| Issue | John Frederick II, Duke of Saxony John William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar John Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha |
| House | Wettin (Ernestine line) |
| Father | John, Elector of Saxony |
| Mother | Sophie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
| Religion | Roman Catholic (1503-1521) Lutheran (1521-1554) |
| Signature | |
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