Frederick III (Elector of Saxony)

Frederick III, also known as Frederick the Wise, was Elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525. He was a significant German ruler who supported education and religious reform. Notably, he protected Martin Luther, the founder of Lutheranism, during the Reformation, helping to preserve his ideas. Frederick also established the University of Wittenberg and promoted arts and learning. As an elector, he played an influential role in the Holy Roman Empire, advocating for church reform and greater regional independence. His leadership helped shape the religious and political landscape of early 16th-century Germany.