Life His father was Albert the Brave of Saxony, founder of the Albertine line of the Wettin family, his mother was Sidonie, daughter of George of Poděbrady, King of Bohemia. Elector Frederick the Wise, a member of the Ernestine branch of the same family, known for his protection of Luther, was a cousin of Duke George.
life his father was albert the brave of saxony founder of the albertine line of the wettin family his mother was sidonie daughter of george of poděbrady king of bohemia elector frederick the wise a member of the ernestine branch of the same family known for his protection of luther was a cousin of duke george