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Frederick III, also known as Frederick the Wise, was a German prince and elector of Saxony who played a crucial role in the early Reformation. He provided refuge to Martin Luther after the latter's excommunication and the Edict of Worms in 1521, protecting him from the authorities. Frederick housed Luther at Wartburg Castle, allowing him the safety to translate the New Testament into German, which significantly contributed to the spread of Protestantism. His support was instrumental in the survival and growth of Luther's reformative ideas.

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