Francis I, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg
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Francis I of Saxe-Lauenburg (1510 – 19 March 1581, Buxtehude) was the eldest child and only son of Duke Magnus I of Saxe-Lauenburg and Catherine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1488 – 29 July 1563, Neuhaus), daughter of Duke Henry IV the Elder of Brunswick and Lunenburg (Wolfenbüttel). Francis I succeeded his father in 1543 as duke of Saxe-Lauenburg, but resigned in favour of his major son Magnus II in 1571. Two years later he reascended and was succeeded by Francis II in 1581.
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Francis I | |
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Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg | |
Reign | 1543 – 1571 |
Predecessor | Magnus I |
Successor | Magnus II |
Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg | |
Reign | 1573 – 1581 |
Predecessor | Magnus II |
Successors | Francis II and Maurice (joint rule) |
Born | 1510 |
Died | 19 March 1581 Buxtehude |
Consort | Sibylle of Saxony |
Issue more... | Magnus II Francis II Henry Maurice Frederick |
House | House of Ascania |
Father | Magnus I |
Mother | Catherine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel |
Religion | Lutheranism |
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