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Also Known As Johann Friedrich der Grossmütige • John Frederick the Magnanimous
Born June 30, 1503 • TorgauGermany
Died March 3, 1554 (aged 50) • WeimarGermany
House / Dynasty Wettin dynasty
Role In Schmalkaldic League

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