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Maurice, Elector of Saxony
1521Mar, 21

Maurice, Elector of Saxony

Maurice, Elector of Saxony (d. 1553)
Maurice (21 March 1521 – 9 July 1553) 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.

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