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George the Bearded ( Meissen, 27 August 1471 – Dresden, 17 April 1539) was Duke of Saxony from 1500 to 1539 known for his opposition to the Reformation. While the Ernestine line embraced Lutheranism, the Albertines (headed by George) were reluctant to do so.
GEORGE (THE BEARDED) OF SAXONY. Referred to also as "the Rich," duke of Saxony, opponent of lutheranism; b. Dresden, Aug. 27, 1471; d. there, April 17, 1539. The son of Albert the Brave, founder of that line of the Wettin house that bore his name, and Sidonia, daughter of Bohemian King George of Podie-brad.
George the Bearded ( Meissen, 27 August 1471 – Dresden, 17 April 1539) was Duke of Saxony from 1500 to 1539 known for his opposition to the Reformation. While the Ernestine line embraced Lutheranism, the Albertines (headed by George) were reluctant to do so.
1. Biographic Influences. George of Saxony was born in 1471, the son of Duke Albrecht the Brave-Hearted and his Bohemian consort Zedena (Sidonia) of Podiebrad.5 He was the oldest surviving son of the couple.
GEORGE, DUKE OF SAXONY (George the Bearded): Violent opponent of Luther; b. at Dresden Aug., 1471; d. there Apr. 17, 1539. He was the oldest surviving son of Albert the Courageous, ancestor of the Albertine line of sovereigns in Saxony. Although heir to the throne, he was destined for the priesthood, probably under the influence of his mother.
George Duke Of Saxony, celebrated for his antagonism to Luther and to the Reformation, was born August 4, 1471. He began to govern his province in 1500, and immediately showed a persecuting spirit against those who inclined to the Reformation.
Apr 9, 2021 · Signed: George, by the grace of God Duke of Saxony, Landgrave of Thuringia and Margrave of Meissen, etc. Addressed: To the most Serene and Mighty Prince, Lord Henry, King of England and France, Defender of the Faith, and Lord of Ireland, his Lord and honoured Cousin.
