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June 30, 1468 – Birth of John, Future Elector of Saxony

On June 30, 1468, John, later known as Elector of Saxony, was born into the influential House of Wettin, a dynasty that played a central role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire. He would become one of the most significant German princes of the early 16th century during a period of growing religious and political upheaval.

John, Elector of Saxony, often called John the Steadfast, eventually succeeded his brother Frederick the Wise in 1525. His rule is especially remembered for his firm support of the Protestant Reformation and his alliance with Martin Luther’s movement, which helped reshape the religious landscape of Germany.

Unlike many of his contemporaries who balanced between imperial authority and reformist pressures, John openly embraced Lutheran ideas, making Saxony a key center of early Protestant power. His leadership strengthened the position of the Protestant princes within the Holy Roman Empire and set the stage for future religious conflicts.

John died in 1532, but his political and religious legacy endured, marking him as a crucial figure in the transformation of early modern Europe.

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Germany: Six dead from shootings in Lower Saxony

Six people have died after an armed attack in the northern German town of Stande, police said. Among the victims are four women. According to authorities, four women and one man were fatally shot inside the center’s facilities, while a sixth person later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. All victims were adults. The alleged perpetrator has been arrested, while two more people are under…

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Saxon Switzerland (Germany) vol.2

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Saxon Switzerland (Germany) vol.1

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