Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Duke
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:Saxony
|
| gptkbp:battle |
Battle of Mühlberg
Battle of Sievershausen |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1521-03-21
|
| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:St._Afra's_Church,_Meissen
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Saxony's_territorial_expansion
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1553-07-11
|
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:House_of_Wettin
|
| gptkbp:diplomaticRelations |
gptkb:Austria
gptkb:Denmark gptkb:England gptkb:France gptkb:Poland gptkb:Spain gptkb:Sweden Holy Roman Empire |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Henry_IV,_Duke_of_Saxony
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Negotiated treaties with neighboring states
Fostered economic development in his territory Influenced the outcome of the Battle of Mühlberg Influenced the succession of the Electorate of Saxony Promoted religious tolerance in his realm Supported the arts and sciences in his duchy Contributed to the political landscape of 16th century Germany Strengthened the position of the Electorate of Saxony Influenced_the_politics_of_the_Holy_Roman_Empire Key_figure_in_the_Protestant_Reformation Established_alliances_with_other_Protestant_states Facilitated_the_spread_of_Protestantism_in_Northern_Europe Participated_in_the_Schmalkaldic_War Promoted_Lutheranism_in_Saxony Promoted_education_and_culture_in_Saxony Strengthened_the_military_capabilities_of_Saxony Contributed_to_the_decline_of_Catholic_power_in_Germany Played_a_role_in_the_political_realignment_of_German_states Defended_Protestant_interests_against_Catholic_forces Played_a_role_in_the_formation_of_the_Protestant_Union Encouraged_the_establishment_of_universities_in_Saxony |
| gptkbp:house |
gptkb:House_of_Wettin
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Duke Maurice of Saxony
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Military leadership
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
Duke
Elector |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Catherine_of_Mecklenburg
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
German
|
| gptkbp:politicalAffiliation |
Protestant Reformation
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:George,_Duke_of_Saxony
|
| gptkbp:reignEnd |
1553
|
| gptkbp:reignStart |
1541
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Lutheranism
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Anna_of_Denmark
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Augustus,_Duke_of_Saxony
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Duke_of_Saxony
gptkb:Elector_of_Saxony |