Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Duke
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| gptkbp:born |
April 12, 1670
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| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:Dresden_Cathedral
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
known for his diplomatic marriages
known for his contributions to the field of science promoted the construction of the Semper Opera House associated with the promotion of the arts in the 18th century fostered the development of music in his court influenced the development of the Saxon army influenced the development of the Saxon economy known for his collection of curiosities known for his extravagant parties known for his hunting expeditions known for his interest in architecture known for his lavish lifestyle known for his support of the arts and sciences known for his role in the cultural diplomacy of the time influenced the artistic movements of the 18th century known for his role in the cultural renaissance of the 18th century known_for_his_efforts_to_strengthen_the_Polish_crown involved_in_the_establishment_of_the_University_of_Leipzig known_for_his_contributions_to_the_cultural_heritage_of_Poland associated_with_the_development_of_the_arts_in_Poland influenced_the_cultural_exchange_between_Saxony_and_Poland associated_with_the_War_of_the_Polish_Succession built_the_Zwinger_Palace_in_Dresden established_the_Dresden_State_Art_Collections established_the_porcelain_industry_in_Meissen influenced_Baroque_architecture_in_Dresden influenced_the_cultural_life_of_Dresden influenced_the_political_landscape_of_Poland involved_in_the_Treaty_of_Warsaw known_for_his_efforts_to_modernize_the_Polish_army known_for_his_role_in_the_Great_Northern_War patron_of_composers_like_Johann_David_Heinichen associated_with_the_development_of_the_arts_in_Saxony associated_with_the_establishment_of_cultural_institutions_in_Saxony associated_with_the_establishment_of_the_Polish-Lithuanian_Commonwealth associated_with_the_promotion_of_education_in_Saxony |
| gptkbp:died |
February 1, 1733
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| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Wettin
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| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:John_George_IV_of_Saxony
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Duke Augustus II the Strong
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
patronage of the arts
his interest in alchemy his numerous mistresses his strong physical stature |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Sophia_of_Brandenburg
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Augustus_the_Strong
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| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:King_of_Poland
gptkb:Duke_of_Saxony |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Christiane_Eberhardine_of_Brandenburg-Bayreuth
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Frederick_Augustus_II_of_Saxony
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| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Elector_of_Saxony
gptkb:King_of_Poland_and_Grand_Duke_of_Lithuania |