Frederick of Saxony
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The Dukes of Saxony from the House of Wettin, Margraves of Meissen, inherited the first name Frederick into prevalent use from Emperor Frederick II, father of Margaret, Margravine of Meissen, whose descendants (beginning from her son) were rather often named Frederick.
People known as Frederick of Saxony include:
- Frederick I, the Warlike, ruled 1422-1428
- Frederick II, the Gentle, ruled 1428 -1464
- Frederick III, the Wise (1463-1525), protector of Martin Luther
- Duke Frederick of Saxony (1473-1510), Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights
- Frederick August I, Elector of Saxony (1670-1733), or King August II of Poland
- Frederick August II, Elector of Saxony (1696-1763), or King August III of Poland
- Frederick Christian, Elector of Saxony
- Frederick Augustus I of Saxony (1750-1827), Elector (1763-1806) and King (1806-1827) of Saxony
- Frederick Augustus II of Saxony (1797-1854), King of Saxony (1836-1854)
- Frederick Augustus III of Saxony (1865-1932), King of Saxony (1904-1918)