John Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach

Active: 1586 — 1638

About

German duke

Quick Facts

Name: John Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach
Born: 1566-07-09
Died: 1638-10-23
Occupation: aristocrat
Citizenship: Germany
Birthplace: Gotha

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseChristine of Hesse-KasselFrom 1598-05-14
SpouseElisabeth of Mansfeld-HinterortFrom 1591-11-23

Family

FatherJohn Frederick II of Saxony
MotherCountess Palatine Elisabeth of Simmern-Sponheim
SiblingJohn Casimir, Duke of Saxe-Coburg
ChildJohann Friedrich von Sachsen-Eisenach

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

Education

Leipzig University

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

German

Sources & Credits

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