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Augustus II the Strong — Age & Birthday

Born: 12 May 1670 · Died: 1 February 1733 · Age at death: 62

How old was Augustus II the Strong when he died?

Augustus II the Strong died aged 62. He was born on 12 May 1670 and died on 1 February 1733.

King of Poland and Elector of Saxony known for immense strength

Did you know?He reportedly earned his nickname by being able to break horseshoes and fold silver plates with his bare hands.

Augustus II the Strong (12 May 1670 – 1 February 1733), was Elector of Saxony as Frederick Augustus I (German: Friedrich August I) from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1697 to 1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin.

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Age at death: 62
Years since death: 293

Born: May 12, 1670 · Dresden, Germany
Died: February 1, 1733
Cause of death: Gangrene
Nationality: Electorate of Saxony
Known for: Royalty, Politics

Family

Father: John George III of Saxony
Mother: Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark
Spouse: Christiane Eberhardine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth
Children: Augustus III of Poland, Anna Karolina Orzelska, Augusta Constantia von Friesen, Frederick Augustus Rutowsky, Friederike Alexandrine Moszyńska, Friedrich August Cosel, Johann Georg, Chevalier de Saxe, Maria Anna Katharina Rutowska, Maurice de Saxe

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