Frederick III

Frederick III may refer to:

  • Frederick III of Sicily (self-styled), also known as King Frederick II of Sicily, (1272–1337)
  • Frederick III of Germany or Frederick the Fair, King of the Romans and previously Duke Frederick I of Austria, (1289–1330)
  • Frederick III the Simple, king of Sicily, (1341–1377)
  • Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, (1415–1493)
  • Frederick III, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, (1424-1495)
  • Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, (1463–1525)
  • Frederick III, Elector Palatine, (1515–1576)
  • Frederick III, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, (1597–1659)
  • Frederick III of Denmark, (1609–1670)
  • Frederick III of Brandenburg or Frederick I of Prussia, Elector of Brandenburg, (1657–1713)
  • Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, (1699-1772)
  • Frederick III, German Emperor, (1831–1888)

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