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John George III Biography and Timeline

Follow John George III through 7 dated historical records for Germany.

John George III, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records
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1647–1690Years on this page

1647

Birth of John George III

Elector of Saxony · Saxony · House / House of Wettin

Birth of John George III, son of Elector John George II

Role range: 1680-1691

1680

Elector

Elector of Saxony · Saxony · Government / Government of Germany

Appointed Elector of Saxony

Role range: 1680-1691

1682

Alliance John George III and Leopold I fight the Turks

Elector of Saxony · House / House of Wettin

Helps Leopold I fight the Turks

Role range: 1680-1691

1683

League of Augsburg

Elector of Saxony · Saxony · House / House of Wettin

Joins the alliance against France

Role range: 1680-1691

1688

League of Augsburg

Elector of Saxony · Augsburg · House / House of Wettin

Joins the war of the League of Augsburg against France

Role range: 1680-1691

1690

Commander in Chief

Commander in Chief · House / House of Wettin

Appointed Commander in Chief, Imperial Army

Role range: 1680-1691

Imperial Army

Commander in Chief · House / House of Wettin

Appointed Commander in Chief, Imperial Army

Role range: 1680-1691

Records, sources and methodology

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