John George VIII of Saxony

GPTKB entity

Properties (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Elector_of_Saxony
gptkbp:birthDate 1585-12-31
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Afra's_Church,_Meissen
gptkbp:deathDate 1656-10-08
gptkbp:dynasty Wettin
gptkbp:father gptkb:Christian_I_of_Saxony
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Wettin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label John George VIII of Saxony
gptkbp:issue gptkb:Sophie_of_Saxony
gptkb:Christian_II_of_Saxony
gptkb:Eberhard_of_Saxony
gptkb:Anna_of_Saxony
gptkb:John_George_IX_of_Saxony
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural heritage preservation
Diplomatic relations
Military leadership
Infrastructure development
Crisis management
Civic engagement
Environmental stewardship
Cultural patronage
Economic reforms
Education reforms
Promotion of local traditions
Promotion of science
Public health initiatives
Cultural integration
Religious tolerance
Judicial reforms
Support of the arts
Cultural diplomacy
Social welfare programs
International diplomacy
Historical documentation
Military alliances
Taxation policies
Succession planning
Religious policies
Art patronage
Land reforms
Territorial expansion
Crisis response strategies
Promotion of trade
Promotion of literature
Support for music
Promotion of agriculture
Support for universities
Legacy building
Crisis recovery efforts
Support for artisans
gptkbp:mother Sophie of Brandenburg
gptkbp:nationality Saxon
gptkbp:placeOfBirth gptkb:Dresden
gptkbp:placeOfDeath gptkb:Dresden
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation gptkb:Electorate_of_Saxony
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:John_George_VII_of_Saxony
gptkbp:reignEnd 1656
gptkbp:reignStart 1611
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Magdalena_Sibylle_of_Prussia
gptkbp:successor gptkb:John_George_IX_of_Saxony
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Saxony
gptkb:Elector_of_Saxony