Augustus II the Strong

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Baronet
gptkb:Elector_of_Saxony
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Dresden
gptkb:Poland
gptkb:Saxony
gptkbp:bornIn November 12, 1670
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Dresden_Cathedral
gptkbp:contributedTo Saxon economy
Saxon military strength
Cultural_development_in_Saxony
Cultural_development_in_Poland
gptkbp:diedIn February 1, 1733
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Wettin
gptkbp:father gptkb:John_George_IV_of_Saxony
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Augustus II the Strong
gptkbp:influencedBy Baroque culture
gptkbp:knownFor Military campaigns
Patronage of the arts
Promotion of religious tolerance
Support of the arts and sciences
Support of the Protestant Reformation
Hosting lavish parties
Promotion of the arts and architecture
Marriage alliances with other royal families
Support of the military during conflicts
Establishing a strong Saxon identity
Establishing the Saxon court as a cultural center
Strengthening the Saxon army
Support_of_the_Catholic_Church
Influence_on_European_politics
Diplomatic_relations_with_France
Involvement_in_the_Great_Northern_War
Building_the_Zwinger_Palace
Promotion_of_the_arts_in_Poland
Promotion_of_the_arts_in_Dresden
Influence_on_the_development_of_Polish_culture
Cultural_patronage_in_Europe
Establishing_the_Polish-Lithuanian_Commonwealth
Establishing_the_University_of_Leipzig
Building_the_Dresden_Baroque
Creation_of_the_Dresden_Porcelain_Manufactory
Cultural_exchanges_with_France_and_Italy
Cultural_patronage_in_Saxony_and_Poland
Establishing_a_strong_alliance_with_France
Influence_on_the_Baroque_style_in_architecture
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Sophia_of_Denmark
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Augustus_the_Strong
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:John_George_IV_of_Saxony
gptkbp:reignEnd 1733
gptkbp:reignStart 1694
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Christiane_Eberhardine_of_Brandenburg-Bayreuth
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Frederick_Augustus_II
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Poland_and_Grand_Duke_of_Lithuania