Frederick III, Landgrave of Thuringia

He took over the government for his brothers William, Balthasar and Ludwig (Bishop of Bamberg) after the death of the father in 1349. One year later the emperor gave the Mark Meissen to the four brothers jointly. In 1368 began the common government, afterwards the brothers changed every two years at the point of the rule. In 1379 they dealed their possession.

Family

1. Friedrich der Streitbare (11 April 1370 – 4 January 1428)
2. Wilhelm der Reiche (23 April 1371 – 30 March 1425)
3. Georg (1380 – 9 December 1401)

See also

• List of Margraves of Meissen
• Wettin (dynasty)