Birth of Frederick III the Wise17 January 1463
Birth of Frederick III the Wise, son of Elector Ernest.
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Frederick III the Wise Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Frederick III the Wise, based on 11 World History Database records associated with Germany.
11 records1463–152211 events5 places
Chronological biography
1463
1486
Elector of Saxony26 August 1486
Succeeds as Elector of Saxony after the death of Ernest.
Succession26 August 1486
Succeeds Ernest as Elector of Saxony.
1493
Relic Collection1493
Builds a famous collection of relics at Wittenberg.
1502
University of Wittenberg1502
Founds the University of Wittenberg.
1517
Indulgence Controversy31 October 1517
His territory becomes the setting for Luther's challenge to indulgences.
1519
Imperial Election28 June 1519
Declines imperial ambitions and helps Charles V secure election.
1520
Luther Protection1520
Refuses to enforce immediate punishment against Martin Luther.
1521
Wartburg Protection4 May 1521
Protects Martin Luther at Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms.
Wartburg Refuge4 May 1521
Arranges Luther's protective custody at Wartburg Castle.
1522
Luther Returns6 March 1522
Allows events to settle after Luther returns from Wartburg.
Titles and roles
Elector · Elector of Saxony
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.