Johann Georg VIII, Duke of Saxony

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1585-12-31
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Freiberg_Cathedral
gptkbp:deathDate 1656-10-08
gptkbp:dynasty Wettin
gptkbp:father gptkb:Augustus,_Duke_of_Saxony
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Wettin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Johann Georg VIII, Duke of Saxony
gptkbp:issue gptkb:Anna_Sophia_of_Saxony
gptkb:Sophie_of_Saxony
gptkb:Johann_Georg,_Duke_of_Saxony
gptkb:Augustus,_Duke_of_Saxony
gptkb:Johann_Georg_II,_Duke_of_Saxony
gptkbp:knownFor Diplomatic relations
Economic development
Military leadership
Infrastructure improvements
Cultural patronage
Educational reforms
Promotion of science
Religious tolerance
Advocacy for civil rights
Support of the arts
Political reforms
Historical documentation
Military alliances
Support of education
Support of social welfare
Art patronage
Advancement of technology
Promotion of civic engagement
Promotion of trade
Promotion of environmental sustainability
Promotion of literature
Cultural advancements
Promotion of public health
Civic improvements
Support of local industries
Encouragement of agriculture
Support of community development
Support of cultural heritage
Support of Lutheran Church
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Anna_of_Denmark
gptkbp:nationality Saxon
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Dresden
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Dresden
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation Protestant
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Johann_Georg_VII,_Duke_of_Saxony
gptkbp:reignEnd 1656
gptkbp:reignStart 1611
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Magdalena_Sibylle_of_Prussia
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Johann_Georg_IX,_Duke_of_Saxony
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Saxony
gptkb:Elector_of_Saxony