Frederick I, Elector of Saxony

Frederick I, the Belligerent = Frederick IV, Margrave of Meissen, Landgrave of Thuringia and Elector of Saxony (Frederick the Belligerent (the Warlike) (11 April 1370 – 4 January 1428) was Markgraf of Meißen, Landgraf of Thuringia and Elector of Saxony from 1381 until his death.

He was the eldest son of Frederick III, Landgrave of Thuringia and Katharina von Henneberg. After the death of his uncle William II, Margrave of Meissen in 1407, he governed the Margraviate of Meissen together with his brother William III as well as with his cousin Frederick (son of Balthasar). After secession in 1410 and 1415 he received the Mark Meissen to autocracy.

Links:

• the Peerage
• geneall
• Wikipedia
• Markgrave of Meißen 1407–1428

Predecessor: Wilhelm II Successor: Friedrich II

• Elector of Saxony: Reign 6 January 1423 – 4 January 1428

Predecessor: Albert III Successor: Frederick II