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George Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for George, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Germany.

2 records1521–19022 events1 places

Chronological biography

1521

Diet of WormsMay 1521
Religion / Protestant Church · Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach

Martin Luther's powerful testimony of faith at the Diet of Worms in 1521 made an indelible impression upon the mind of George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who turned his eyes to the new faith earlier than any other German prince or any other member of the House of Hohenzollern

1902

Succession1902
House / House of Wettin · King · Saxony

Succeeds as King of Saxony

Titles and roles

King · Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach

Record provenance

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