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March 24, 1441
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August 26, 1486
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Ernst was the founder and progenitor of the Ernestine line of Saxon princes
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was Elector of Saxony from 1464 to 1486
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Ernest, Elector of Saxony was born in Meissen on March 24, 1441. He was Elector of Saxony from 1464 to 1486 and was the founder and progenitor of the Ernestine line of Saxon princes.
His father was Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, and his mother was Margaret of Austria, Electress of Saxony. Ernest held both German citizenship and nationality, and was involved in politics. He was also a member of the aristocracy class.
Among Ernest's many children are Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, Ernst II of Saxony, Christina of Saxony, Adalbert of Saxony, John, Elector of Saxony, and Margaret of Saxony, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
Ernest passed away on August 26, 1486, in Colditz.
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