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Electorate of Saxony

1356 – 1806 CE · about 450 years

The Electorate of Saxony was one of the most significant states of the Holy Roman Empire, with its capital at Wittenberg and later Dresden. Its rulers came from the House of Ascania and then from 1423 the House of Wettin. In 1806 it became the Kingdom of Saxony.

Key facts

Dates1356 – 1806 CE
RegionEurope & colonial empires
ContinentEurope
Typeelectorate of the Holy Roman Empire
CapitalsWittenberg, Dresden
Religion(s)Lutheranism, Catholicism

Before & after

Preceded by

Holy Roman Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.