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Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg

German duke (1826-1908) · Historical Figures · Died at 81

Ernst I, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, was a duke of Saxe-Altenburg. He was the first son of Georg, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg and Marie Luise of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. In 1853, he succeeded his father as Duke of Saxe-Altenburg. He was of a retiring disposition and he took little active part in running the country.

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After a reign that lasted 55 years, he died without a living direct male heir; because of this, he was succeeded by his nephew, Ernst.

Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
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Deceased
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Lived 1826 to 1908 · aged 81