John George II, Elector (saxony (albertines)) : All Data

John George II was the Elector of Saxony from 1656 to 1680. During his reign, he faced several significant conflicts, including the Second Northern War (1655-1660) and the Franco-Dutch War (1672-1678). In the Second Northern War, Saxony was involved in the struggle between Sweden and Poland-Lithuania, which resulted in territorial changes in the region. The Franco-Dutch War, on the other hand, was a conflict between France and the Dutch Republic, with Saxony siding with the French. Despite these challenges, John George II managed to maintain stability in the Electorate of Saxony and consolidate his power during his long and eventful reign.