Christian I
Duke of Saxe-Merseburg and the Saxon War
Born
October 27th, 1615
409 years ago
Died
1691
334 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Born in 1615, governed Saxe-Merseburg during the Thirty Years' War. Led the duchy through a tumultuous period marked by conflict and political intrigue. Efforts focused on maintaining stability and asserting the duchy's influence within the Holy Roman Empire. Managed alliances and territorial challenges, as well as the impact of war on local populations and economies.
Served as Duke of Saxe-Merseburg
Participated in the Thirty Years' War
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