Frederick Augustus

Frederick Augustus may refer to:

  • Frederick Augustus, Duke of Württemberg-Neuenstadt (1654 – 1716)
  • Frederick Augustus I, Elector of Saxony (1670 – 1733), better known as King Frederick August II of Poland
  • Frederick Augustus II, Elector of Saxony (1696 – 1763) better known as King August III of Poland
  • Frederick Augustus III, Elector of Saxony (1750–1827), who then became King Frederick Augustus I of Saxony
  • Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763 – 1827), son of George III of the United Kingdom
  • Frederick Augustus II of Saxony (1797 – 1854)
  • Frederick Augustus III of Saxony (1865 – 1932), last king of Saxony

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