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Maurice of Saxony
ModernGeneralSaxony1521 — 1553
Elector who betrayed the Schmalkaldic League.
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Quick Facts
Born
1521
Died
1553
Country
Saxony
Era
Modern
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)70
Political (20%)45
Influence (20%)58
Legacy (20%)52
Leadership (15%)72
Strategy (15%)61
Total Score58.1
Maurice of Saxony — Complete Timeline
1546 AD
Betrayed the Schmalkaldic LeaguePolitical Action◆ Major
Maurice secretly allied with Emperor Charles V against the Schmalkaldic League, despite being a Protestant. He provided military support to the emperor, leading to the league's defeat at M
BetrayalSchmalkaldic League
Impact: regionaldestructive
1547 AD
Became Elector of SaxonyPolitical Action◆ Major
Maurice was granted the Electorate of Saxony by Emperor Charles V after the defeat of his cousin John Frederick I at the Battle of M
ElectoratePower Shift
Impact: regional
1552 AD
Signed the Treaty of PassauPolitical Action◆ Major
Maurice led a revolt of Protestant princes against Charles V and forced the emperor to sign the Treaty of Passau. This treaty granted religious toleration to Lutherans and released Philip of Hesse from prison, marking a turning point in the Reformation.
Treaty of PassauReligious Toleration
Impact: regionalconstructive
1553 AD
Killed at the Battle of SievershausenWar◆ Major
Maurice was killed in action at the Battle of Sievershausen while fighting against the forces of Albert Alcibiades. His death at age 32 ended his rule, and he was succeeded by his brother Augustus, who continued the Albertine line of Saxon electors.
BattleDeath
Impact: regionaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
9
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