George, Duke of Saxony (born 1471)

George, Duke of Saxony

Duke of Saxony from 1500 to 1539

George the Bearded was Duke of Saxony from 1500 to 1539 known for his opposition to the Reformation. While the Ernestine line embraced Lutheranism, the Albertines were reluctant to do so. Despite George's efforts to avoid a succession by a Lutheran upon his death in 1539, he…