Saxony

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Map of Europe in 1740 showing the electorate of Saxony
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Map of Europe in 1740 showing the electorate of Saxony
CapitalDresden
Language(s)German
ReligionProtestant (ruled by a catholic king)
Populationnot yet available
GovernmentElectorate
DependenciesAt the time of the Seven years' War, the elector of Saxony was also king of Poland and grand duke of Lithuania
Rulers1733-1763: Frederick Augustus II
ArmyAt the beginning of the conflict, the Saxon Army counted some 18,000 men. It was expected that it would reach the 40,000 mark before the campaign of 1757. For more detail see the article on the Saxon Army
Navynone

References

Carlyle T., History of Friedrich II of Prussia vol. 17

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