John Frederick II was the eldest son of John Frederick I, Elector of Saxony and Sibylle of Cleves.
He was given a comprehensive education along with his younger brother Johann Wilhelm under the guidance of the legal scholar Basilius Monner.
The two brothers were invited to take part in the Aulic Council, where they were able to develop their knowledge of diplomacy at a young age.
John Frederick II was the eldest son of John Frederick I, Elector of Saxony and Sibylle of Cleves. He was given a comprehensive education along with his younger brother Johann Wilhelm under the guidance of the legal scholar Basilius Monner. The two brothers were invited to take part in the Aulic Council, where they were able to develop their knowledge of diplomacy at a young age.
John Frederick II, Duke of Saxony