John George I was Elector of Saxony from 1611 to 1656. He led Saxony through the Thirty Years' War, which dominated his 45-year reign. Wikipedia
Born: March 5, 1585, Dresden, Germany
Died: October 8, 1656 (age 71 years), Dresden, Germany
Great grandchildren: Augustus II the Strong, John George IV, Johann Adolf II, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, and more
Parents: Christian I, Elector of Saxony and Sophie of Brandenburg