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Frederick Christian of Saxony

Frederick Christian (September 5, 1722 - December 17, 1763) was a member of the house of Wettin. His father was Frederick Augustus, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland.

Frederick Christian of Saxony succeeded his father in October 1763 as Elector of Saxony, but died in December 1763. Two of his children were kings of Saxony, his son Frederick Augustus I of Saxony succeeded him.

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