Ernest of Saxony

Elector of Saxony from 1464 to 1486
Person human Q682736
Ernest of Saxony
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Ernest of Saxony

Summary

Ernest of Saxony is a human[1]. His place of birth was Meissen[2]. He was born on March 24, 1441[3]. He passed away in Colditz[4]. He died on August 26, 1486[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Ernest of Saxony's place of birth was Meissen[2].
  • Ernest of Saxony died in Colditz[4].
  • Ernest of Saxony was born on March 24, 1441[3].
  • Ernest of Saxony died on August 26, 1486[5].
  • Ernest of Saxony is buried at Meissen Cathedral[8].
  • Ernest of Saxony's father was Frederick II[9].
  • Ernest of Saxony's mother was Margaret of Austria[10].
  • Among Ernest of Saxony's spouses was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony[11].
  • A child of Ernest of Saxony was Christina of Saxony[12].
  • A child of Ernest of Saxony was Frederick III of Saxony[13].
  • A child of Ernest of Saxony was John, Elector of Saxony[14].
  • A child of Ernest of Saxony was Margaret of Saxony, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[15].
  • A child of Ernest of Saxony was Ernest II of Saxony[16].
  • A child of Ernest of Saxony was Adalbert III of Saxony[17].
  • Ernest of Saxony held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[18].
  • Ernest of Saxony worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Ernest of Saxony held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony[19].
  • Ernest of Saxony held the position of Herzog[20].
  • Ernest of Saxony held the position of landgrave[21].
  • Ernest of Saxony's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • Ernest of Saxony is recorded as male[23].
  • Ernest of Saxony's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ernest of Saxony's family is recorded as House of Wettin[25].
  • Ernest of Saxony's family is recorded as Ernestine line[26].
  • Ernest of Saxony's noble title is recorded as duke[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Meissen[2], Ernest of Saxony… he was born on March 24, 1441[3]. His father was Frederick II[9]. His mother was Margaret of Austria[10].

Career and Affiliations

Ernest of Saxony worked as an aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Prince-Elector of Saxony[19], a historical position[28], founded in 1356[29]; Herzog[20], a hereditary title[30]; and landgrave[21], a noble title[31].

Personal Life

Among Ernest of Saxony's spouses was Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony[11]. Children include Christina of Saxony[12], a consort[32], 1461–1521[33], of Germany[34]; Frederick III of Saxony[13], a ruler[35], 1463–1525[36], of Germany[37], awarded the Golden Rose[38]; John, Elector of Saxony[14], a politician[39], 1468–1532[40], of Germany[41]; Margaret of Saxony, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[15], 1469–1528[42]; Ernest II of Saxony[16], a Catholic priest[43], 1464–1513[44], of Germany[45]; and Adalbert III of Saxony[17], a Catholic priest[46], 1467–1484[47], of Germany[48]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].

Death and Burial

Ernest of Saxony died on August 26, 1486[5]. He passed away in Colditz[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[49]. Burial took place at Meissen Cathedral[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernest of Saxony include Ernestine duchy[50], founded in 1554[51].

Why It Matters

Ernest of Saxony has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Ernestine duchy[50], founded in 1554[51].

FAQs

Where was Ernest of Saxony born?

Born in Meissen[2], Ernest of Saxony…

Where did Ernest of Saxony die?

Ernest of Saxony died in Colditz[4].

Who were Ernest of Saxony's parents?

Ernest of Saxony's father was Frederick II[9]. Ernest of Saxony's mother was Margaret of Austria[10].

Who was Ernest of Saxony married to?

Ernest of Saxony's spouses include Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony[11].

What did Ernest of Saxony do for work?

Ernest of Saxony worked as aristocrat[6].

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  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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