Friedrich August III of Saxony: Biography, Facts and Career
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Frederick Augustus III (German: Friedrich August III.; 25 May 1865 – 18 February 1932) was the last King of Saxony (1904–1918). Born in Dresden, Frederick Augustus was the eldest son of King George of Saxony and his wife, Maria Anna of Portugal. Frederick Augustus served in the Royal Saxon Army before becoming king, and later was promoted to Generalfeldmarschall. Though well-loved by his subjects, he voluntarily abdicated as king on 13 November 1918, after the defeat of the German Empire in World War I. He died in his Sibyllenort Palace in Lower Silesia (now Szczodre in Poland) and was buried in Dresden.
Quick facts about Friedrich August III of Saxony
- Full name: Friedrich August III of Saxony
- Born: 1865-05-25
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q57320
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Who is Friedrich August III of Saxony?
Frederick Augustus III (German: Friedrich August III.; 25 May 1865 – 18 February 1932) was the last King of Saxony (1904–1918).
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Friedrich August III of Saxony is Germany.
When was Friedrich August III of Saxony born?
Friedrich August III of Saxony was born on 1865-05-25.
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