Augustus II the Strong

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King · Electorate of Saxony

Date of birth: May 12, 1670
Died on February 1, 1733: Died at the age of 62; Would have turned 356 today

King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania and Elector of Saxony (1670–1733)

The story behind the name

Augustus II the Strong was a king (Electorate of Saxony). Augustus II the Strong was born on May 12, 1670 in Dresden. Augustus II the Strong founded Order of the White Eagle.

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Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Founded company

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Facts about Augustus

Born: May 12, 1670 in Dresden
Died: February 1, 1733
Nationality: Electorate of Saxony and Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Occupations: King, Art collector, Politician, and Aristocrat
Languages: German
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Birthday

Date of birth: May 12, 1670
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Taurus

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What makes Augustus II the Strong unique

In memory: Died at the age of 62
Today: Would have turned 356 today

First award in 1686, the year Augustus II the Strong turned 16.

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Awards

Award	Year
Knight of the Order of the Elephant	1686
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece	1697
Order of St. Andrew	1712
Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky	1725
Order of the Black Eagle	1728

Founded companies

Name	Year
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister	–
Meissen Manufactory	–
Order of the White Eagle	–

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