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Ernest II of Saxony

1464–1513

Born
5 Jul 1464
Country of birth
Germany
Died
13 Aug 1513, Halle (Saale)
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  • Birth5 Jul 1464Probable1 source
  • TitleRoman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg, 1489Confirmed2 competing claims1 source
  • Death13 Aug 1513, Halle (Saale)Probable1 source
  • ParentElisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of SaxonyConfirmed1 source
  • ParentErnest of SaxonyConfirmed1 source
  • TitlearchbishopConfirmed2 competing claims1 source
  • Titlediocesan administratorConfirmed2 competing claims1 source

A life in time

  1. Born

    Birth

  2. Event · Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg

    Event

  3. Died · Halle (Saale)

    Death, Halle (Saale)

What was it like?

The world around 1464: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

Peasant women typically wore an apron over their dress throughout the day because most household chores were messy. This apron often extended to the feet and could also cover their torso.

Known for

Ernest II of Saxony held two episcopal titles: Archbishop of Magdeburg ; Administrator of the Diocese of Halberstadt.

Titles held

  • Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg1489
  • archbishop
  • diocesan administrator

Family

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