August vs Augustus

[Teuton]

This may seem like an odd question but its been bugging me and I can't figure it out. Is it Frederick 'Augustus' or Frederick 'August'??? When in reference to the medal I usually always see 'August' but in encyclopedias (atleast mine) it says 'Augustus'. I also see variations of Frederick as well. I usually see Friedrich with 'August' and Frederick with 'Augustus'. Im guessing this is a German vs English way of spelling the name. All info would be appreciated as well as any good books/websites where I can find info on both FA III and FA I.

Best Regards,

Cole

[Teuton]

Sorry forgot to add that when I said if anybody knew any good books or websites I meant the F.A. Kings of Saxony not the Kings of Poland. Thanks.

[Mike H.]

You need to speak with Stoggieman (Rick). Be patient, he'll be along.

[John Harman]

Teuton, your guess is correct. Friedrich August is the German way, Frederick Augustus is the English translation. Not unlike Wilhelm(German)=William(English), or Ludwig(German)=Louis(English). Wish they'd keep the names in the German form - it would clear up a lot of confusion. And sorry, don't know any info on them. All the best,

John Harman

[Tom Y]

You can add the Latin Fredericus Augustus to the confusion too. That pretty well disappeared at the end of the 18th century, but Augustus seems to pop up now and then. For consistency it's Friedrich August auf Deutsch and Frederick August in English.

[John Harman]

D'oh. Thanks Tom. I meant Friedrich August in German not Augustus...even I am getting confused now

John Harman

[JensF.]

Just call him as they wrote on the medal... "Friedrich August"

[Frank Heukemes]

Ach, these Americans! Tsk, tsk, tsk. Everything has to change.

Nürnberg is Nuremberg
München is Munich
Köln is Cologne
Friedrich is Frederick
Bretzel is Pretzel.........

What about:

New York -> Neujork
Washington -> Waschstadt
Los Angeles -> Engelheim

Would that make you happy?

Hey, leave your guns in your holsters, just kidding

Cheers, Frank H.

[Teuton]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!