Christian I, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg

About

German noble (1615-1691)

Quick Facts

Name: Christian I, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg
Born: 1615-10-27
Died: 1691-10-18
Occupation: aristocrat / politician / patron of the arts
Citizenship: Germany
Birthplace: Dresden

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseChristiana of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-GlücksburgFrom 1650-11-19

Family

FatherJohann Georg I, Elector of Saxony
MotherDuchess Magdalene Sibylle of Prussia
SiblingMagdalene Sibylle of Saxony
SiblingSophia Eleonore of Saxony
SiblingMarie Elisabeth of Saxony

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

German
Latin

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q68262 ↗
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Facts retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 11:59 UTC.