Sovereign duke of saxe-coburg-saalfeld
Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, was born on January 2, 1784, in Coburg, Germany. He held German citizenship and was an officer in the armed forces. He passed away on January 29, 1844, in Gotha. Ernest I is considered a person of historical significance.
He was the father of Prince Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria.
Sovereign duke of saxe-coburg-saalfeld