Who was the opposing candidate elected by break-away nobles?
Frederick August
Edward Henry
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Michael Heinrich
Answer
Frederick August, the opposing candidate, was elected by break-away nobles due to their dissatisfaction with the reigning monarch, Augustus II. They saw August II as too aligned with Russia and Poland, neglecting the interests of the Saxon nobility. By supporting Frederick August, they aimed to secure greater autonomy and influence within the Saxon state.
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