Frederick III, Elector of Saxony

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Frederick III, Elector of Saxony born?January 17, 1463
2. When did Frederick III, Elector of Saxony die?May 5, 1525
3. Who was Frederick III, Elector of Saxony?Frederick III was a prince who ruled the German region of Saxony from 1486 until his death in 1525. He was known for being a careful and fair leader.
4. Why did Frederick protect Martin Luther?Frederick believed that Martin Luther, as his subject, should have a fair trial and not be punished immediately. He protected Luther because he cared about the rule of law.

Prince-Elector: A high-ranking prince within the Holy Roman Empire who held the hereditary right to elect the Emperor.
Protestant Reformation: A 16th-century religious, political, intellectual, and cultural upheaval that fractured Catholic Europe, setting in place the structures and beliefs that would define the continent in the modern era.
Due Process: The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person, ensuring fair treatment through the normal judicial system.