Frederick III

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noun

1. 1415–93, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1452–93; as Frederick IV, king of Germany 1440–93.

2. the Wise, 1463–1525, elector of Saxony 1486–1525: protector of Martin Luther.

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Frederick III British  

noun

1. 1415–93, Holy Roman Emperor (1452–93) and, as Frederick IV, king of Germany (1440–93)

2. called the Wise . 1463–1525, elector of Saxony (1486–1525). He protected Martin Luther in Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms (1521)

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Frederick III

Jacob relished the relationship, which began when Frederick III, the Holy Roman Emperor, was given a loan by Fugger’s brother in spite of a dreadful credit rating.

From Economist ● Jul. 30, 2015

At the time his patron, Frederick III, was a very devout man.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 8, 2011

Since the 15th century when Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III discovered the therapeutic effects of Bad Gastein's thermal waters, the tiny Alpine village has been called "the Spa of Kings."

From Time Magazine Archive

Others insist that he was Erwin von Stege, onetime mintmaster to the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1453 the Emperor Frederick III, a member of this House, had conferred upon the country the rank of an archduchy before he himself became ruler of all Austria.

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