John Frederick III, Duke of Saxony
Johann Frederick III, also known as Johann Frederick the Younger (16 January 1538 in Torgau – 21 October 1565 in Jena) was German nobleman. He was a titular Duke of Saxony from the Ernestine branch of the House of Wettin. He received Saxe-Gotha as an apanage, but left its administration to his eldest brother.
Johann Frederick III | |
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Johann Frederick III (on the right) with his elder brothers Johann Frederick II and Johann Wilhelm | |
| Full name | John Frederick III |
| Born | 16 January 1538 Torgau |
| Died | 21 October 1565 (aged 27) Jena |
| Buried | City Church in Weimar |
| Noble family | House of Wettin |
| Father | Johann Frederick I, Elector of Saxony |
| Mother | Sibylle of Cleves |
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