Birth of Frederick III the Wise
Birth of Frederick III the Wise, son of Elector Ernest.
Role range: 1486-1525
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Frederick III the Wise Biography and Timeline
Follow Frederick III the Wise through 11 dated historical records for Germany.
Frederick III the Wise, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1463–1522Years on this page
1463
1486
Elector of Saxony
Succeeds as Elector of Saxony after the death of Ernest.
Role range: 1486-1525
Succession
Succeeds Ernest as Elector of Saxony.
Role range: 1486-1525
1493
Relic Collection
Builds a famous collection of relics at Wittenberg.
Role range: 1486-1525
1502
University of Wittenberg
Founds the University of Wittenberg.
Role range: 1486-1525
1517
Indulgence Controversy
His territory becomes the setting for Luther's challenge to indulgences.
Role range: 1486-1525
1519
Imperial Election
Declines imperial ambitions and helps Charles V secure election.
Role range: 1486-1525
1520
Luther Protection
Refuses to enforce immediate punishment against Martin Luther.
Role range: 1486-1525
1521
Wartburg Protection
Protects Martin Luther at Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms.
Role range: 1486-1525
Wartburg Refuge
Arranges Luther's protective custody at Wartburg Castle.
Role range: 1486-1525
1522
Luther Returns
Allows events to settle after Luther returns from Wartburg.
Role range: 1486-1525
Records, sources and methodology
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