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| Christian II | |
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| Elector of Saxony | |
| Reign | 25 September 1591 – 23 June 1611 |
| Predecessor | Christian I |
| Successor | John George I |
| Regent | Frederick William I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar |
| Born | 23 September 1583 Dresden, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 23 June 1611 (aged 27) Dresden, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | |
| House | Wettin |
| Father | Christian I, Elector of Saxony |
| Mother | Sophie of Brandenburg |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Christian II (23 September 1583 – 23 June 1611)[1] was Elector of Saxony from 1591 to 1611.[2]
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