Elector Collection (#4)

Monuments memorials Erzgebirgskreis Frederick I
Monuments and memorials in Erzgebirgskreis, Frederick I, Elector of Saxony, Market squares in Saxony, Buildings in Erzgebirgskreis, 1911, Erzgebirgskreis, Ehrenfriedersdorf

1547 Germany Texts Battle Mühlberg Johann Frederick I
1547 in Germany, Texts, Battle of Muhlberg, Johann Frederick I of Saxony, Maurice, Elector of Saxony, Multiview postcards, Paintings in Germany, 1909, Brandenburg, Muhlberg

Market squares Saxony Town halls Erzgebirgskreis
Market squares in Saxony, Town halls in Erzgebirgskreis, Buildings in Erzgebirgskreis, Street lights in Saxony, Frederick I, Elector of Saxony, Monuments and memorials to people in Germany, 1910

Monuments memorials Schlosskirche Wittenberg
Monuments and memorials of Schlosskirche Wittenberg, John, Elector of Saxony, 1913, Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg, Schloszkirche, Grabmal Johann der Bestandigen, Germany

Interior views Albrechtsburg Murals Augustus I
Interior views of Albrechtsburg, Murals in Albrechtsburg, Augustus I, Elector of Saxony, Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony, 1899, Meiszen, Albrechtsburg, Germany

Interior views Albrechtsburg Sachsisches Landesgymnasium Sankt Afra
Interior views of Albrechtsburg, Sachsisches Landesgymnasium Sankt Afra, Murals in Albrechtsburg, Maurice, Elector of Saxony, 1899, Meiszen, Albrechtsburg, Eroffnung der Furstenschule, Germany

Portrait John Frederick I Magnanimous Elector
Portrait of John Frederick I, " The Magnanimous, " Elector of Saxony, 1543. Georg Pencz (German, c. 1500-1550). Engraving

Frederick Wise Elector Saxony 1524 Albrecht Dürer
Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, 1524. Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528). Engraving

Frederick William Ii, 1744 A

George Ii, 1683

Hercules And Antaeus. Medallion On The Horse-Armour Of Christian Ii, Elector Of Saxony, Made By Kollman Of Augsburg. 16Th Or 17Th Century

Frederick Ii, 1712 To 1786. King Of Prussia, And, As Prince-Elector Of The Holy Roman Empire, Frederick Iv Of Brandenburg. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

George I Georg Ludwig, 1660-1727 King And Elector Of Hanover And King Of Great Britain And Ireland From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria (1662-1726). Portr
Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria (1662-1726), also known as Max Emanuel or Maximilian Emanuel. Wittelsbach ruler of Bavaria and a Kurf?rst of the Holy Roman Empire. Portrait

George II (1683-1760). Engraving. Colored
George II (1683-1760). King of Great Britain and Ireland. Elector of the Holy Roman Empire. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Magnus Lichtwer
MAGNUS GOTTFRIED LICHTWER German writer, statesman in the service of the elector of Saxony Date: 1719 - 1783

SILVESTRE, Louis, called the Younger (1675-1760)
" SILVESTRE, Louis, called " the Younger" (1675-1760). Louis XIV receives in Fontainebleau the Prince Elector of Saxony. September 27th, 1714. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. FRANCE

Electoral vote gives Rutherford Hayes the presidency in 1877
Counting electoral votes after the contested 1876 Tilden-Hayes Election, February 1877. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Luther and Elector
MARTIN LUTHER with the kurfurst von Sachsen (elector of Saxony), togethar with God and a covey of cherubs, watch as Jesus is baptised

Portrait of a Woman, c. 1525. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Portrait of a Woman, c. 1525. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Frederick V (26 August 1596 a 29 November 1632)was the Elector Palatine of the Rhine in the Holy Roman Empire from 1610
Illustration of a Frederick V (26 August 1596 a 29 November 1632)was the Elector Palatine of the Rhine in the Holy Roman Empire from 1610 to 1623

Johann Adam von Bicken - Archbishop Elector of Mainz
Johann Adam von Bicken (1564-1604) - Archbishop Elector of Mainz (1601-04). Date: circa 1601

Frederick William II (1744-1797). King of Prussia. 19th cent
Frederick William II (1744-1797). King of Prussia. Portrait. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Frederick II the Great (1712-1786). King of Prusian and Elector of Brandenburg. House of Hohenzolern. Portrait. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Frederick William I (1688-1740). King in Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

John Frederick I (1503-1554), called John the Magnanimous, Elector of Saxony and Head of the Protestant Confederation of Germany. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Frederick IV (1574-1610). Elector Palatine of the Rhine. Engraving by Jacques Grandhomme

Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (1671-1723). Engraving. Colored
Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (1671-1723). Archbishop of Cologne. Facsimile of an engraving by Leonardo Heckenauer (1650-1704). The Universal History, 1885. Colored

Joachim II Hector (1505-1571). Elector of Brandenburg. Color
Joachim II Hector (1505-1571). Elector of Brandenburg. Member of the House of Hohenzollern. Colored engraving. Historia Universal, 1882

Frederick the Great (1712-1786), King of Prussia (1740-1786). Equestrian monument (1839-1851) by Christian Daniel Rauch. Berlin. Germany

Frederick III of Saxony (1463-1525) by Lucas Cranach the Eld
Frederick III of Saxony (1463-1525). Elector of Saxony. Portrait by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553), 1525-1527. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Portrait of John of Saxony (1468-1532) by Lucas Cranach the
John of Saxony (1468-1532). Elector of Saxony (1525-1532). Portrait by the german painter Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553). Wittenberg, 1532-1533. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Frederick William I of Prussia (1688-1740). King of Prussia. Frederick William I as the patron protector of Protestants from Salzburg in 1732. Engraving by Johan Benjamin Bruhl

Gebhard, Archbishop
GEBHARD Truchsess von Waldburg German prince : archbishop- elector of Koln / Cologne. Date: 1547 - 1601

Karl Von Dalberg
KARL THEODOR ANTON MARIA, furstprimas (prince-primate) reichsfreiherr (baron) von DALBERG, German statesman, archbishop, elector of Mainz, writer. Date: 1744 - 1817

Karl Von Dalberg - 2
KARL THEODOR ANTON MARIA, furstprimas (prince-primate) reichsfreiherr (baron) von DALBERG, German statesman, archbishop, elector of Mainz, writer. Date: 1744 - 1817

Simon Bosboom
SIMON BOSBOOM German architect and sculptor, born in Emden, employed by the Elector of Brandenburg, worked in the Netherlands. Date: 1614 - 1670

Derfflinger - 1
GEORG Baron von DERFFLINGER, Military commander in the service of Friedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg Date: 1606 - 1695

Derfflinger - 2
GEORG Baron von DERFFLINGER, Military commander in the service of Friedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg Date: 1606 - 1695

Friedrich IV Elector
Friedrich of Hohenzollern (subsequently the Holy Roman Emperor Friedrich IV) is appointed Margrave of Brandenburg by the emperor Sigismund Date: 1417

Carl Vii / Hre / Bavaria
EMPEROR CARL VII Holy Roman Emperor (1742-5), before then CARL ALBRECHT, Elector of Bavaria Date: 1697 - 1745

Carl Ludwig / Palatine Ele
CARL LUDWIG Elector Palatine Date: 1617 - 1680

Johann Friedrich von Sachsen defeated by Carl V
The protestant elector Johann Friedrich von Sachsen is defeated at Muhlberg by the imperial forces of Carl V Date: 1547

Martin Luther concealed in Wartburg
Excommunicated by the pope, Luther is concealed for safety by Friedrich von Sachsen in a castle at Wartburg where he translates the New Testament Date: 1521

Sword of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria, with details of hilt, blade and scabbard.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

CHARLES IV of Luxembourg (1316-1378). King of Bohemia (1346-1378), Holy Roman Emperor (1355-1378) and Elector of Brandenburg. Book of Rural Benefits

CLEMENS AUGUST of Cologne (1700-1761). Archbishop and Prince Elector of Cologne. Member of the Wittelsbach family. He ordered to build the palaces of Augustusburg and Falkenlust in 1725. Rococo

Karl Caspar Von Trier
KARL CASPAR von der LEYEN, kurfurst (prince-archbishop) von TRIER, ELECTOR an able ruler who sought to repair the ravages of the Thirty Years War. Date: ? - 1676

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The term "elector" holds a rich historical significance, representing influential figures and events throughout Germany's past. In the picturesque town of Amberg, Germany, stands the magnificent Town Hall and Fountain, serving as a reminder of the power held by electors. One such notable figure was Augustus II King Poland, who played a crucial role in shaping European politics during his reign. Another significant event tied to the title of the union between Friedrich V and Elisabetha. This marriage brought together two powerful families and solidified their influence across Europe. Meanwhile, Luther sought refuge in Wartburg under the protection of Maurice, Elector of Saxony. This act not only safeguarded Luther but also allowed him to continue his groundbreaking work that would forever change Christianity. In Wittenberg, Germany's Hinterstadt witnessed an important moment when Luther baptized members of the Elector of Saxony's family. This historic event has been digitally restored from its original 19th-century reproduction for future generations to appreciate. Moving forward in time, we encounter King Frederick William I visiting Berlin Friedrichstadt's new buildings—a testament to Prussia's growth under his rule as both king and elector of Brandenburg since 1713. One cannot overlook grand occasions like Emperor Leopold I's Coronation Banquet on Frankfurt's Roemer square alongside other esteemed electors—an event captured beautifully through a digitally restored reproduction from the 19th century. Throughout history, artists have immortalized these influential figures through their craft—Johann Georg Schuster capturing George II with vivid colors in an engraving while Magnus Lichtwer sculpted Perkeo—the jester and court dwarf—whose statue still stands proudly in Heidelberg today. The term "elector" encompasses more than just titles; it represents power dynamics that shaped nations' destinies throughout centuries gone by.