John George I



John George I was elector of Saxony, 1611-1656.


 * born 1585, son of Christian I, Elector of Saxony, and Sophie of Brandenburg
 * married, 1604, Sibylle Elizabeth of Württemberg
 * married, 1607, Magdalene Sibylle of Prussia; 7 children survived infancy
 * Elector of Saxony from 1611
 * supported the Emperor 1619-1622
 * at war with the Emperor 1631-1635
 * at war with the Swedes 1636-1645
 * died 1656