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John, Hereditary Prince of Saxony
1498Aug, 24

John, Hereditary Prince of Saxony

John, Hereditary Prince of Saxony (d. 1537)
John of Saxony (24 August 1498 in Dresden – 11 January 1537 in Dresden), also known as "John the Younger" or "Hans of Saxony" was Hereditary Prince of Saxony from the Albertine line of the House of Wettin.

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