Frederick the Wise

Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, a powerful political ruler in Germany who protected Luther during the period of the Diet of Worms.

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John Frederick, Elector of Saxony

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of John Frederick, Elector of Saxony, a close personal friend of Martin Luther and a key political figure in the Reformation.

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Charles V

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, with a focus on his role in the Lutheran Reformation.

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