Frederick III

noun

1. 1415–93, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1452–93; as Frederick IV, king of Germany 1440–93.
2. the Wise, 1463–1525, elector of Saxony 1486–1525: protector of Martin Luther.

Frederick III

noun

1. Frederick III14151493MGermanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1415–93, Holy Roman Emperor (1452–93) and, as Frederick IV, king of Germany (1440–93)
2. Frederick III14631525MGermanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler called the Wise . 1463–1525, elector of Saxony (1486–1525). He protected Martin Luther in Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms (1521)

Example Sentences

Following a complex series of long-distance negotiations involving Prince Frederick III and the pontiff, papal legate Cardinal Cajetan formally examined Luther at Augsburg.

From Washington Post

But then again, he ended up dedicating the Ninth to a king: Frederick III of Prussia.

From New York Times

Jacob relished the relationship, which began when Frederick III, the Holy Roman Emperor, was given a loan by Fugger’s brother in spite of a dreadful credit rating.

From Economist

The other two - a painting of Queen Victoria and her eldest daughter, Victoria, who married German Emperor Frederick III, and a painting of Charles I - had been in a castle near Frankfurt that was confiscated by the U.S. military in 1945 and turned into an officers’ club.

From Washington Times

The other two — a painting of Queen Victoria and her eldest daughter, Victoria, who married German Emperor Frederick III, and a painting of Charles I — had been in a castle near Frankfurt that was confiscated by the U.S. military in 1945 and turned into an officers' club.

From US News