Albrecht, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach
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Albrecht, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, (Altenburg
, 27 July 1599 – Eisenach
, 20 December 1644) was a ruler of the duchy of Saxe-Eisenach
. He was the seventh (but fourth surviving) son of Johann, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
, and Dorothea Maria of Anhalt
. His regnal name Albert IV derives from the numbering of the duchy of Saxony
as a whole, not specifically to the succession in Saxe-Eisenach.
Albrecht received his first instruction from the Field Marshal
Frederick of Kospoth. Later he studied at the University of Jena with his brothers.
In the years 1619-1621 he completed his Cavalierstour (Study Tour) with his younger brother Johann Frederick. The two princes travelled to France
and Switzerland
.
After his return in 1621, Albrecht occupied himself with administrative duties until 1626. He also represented his absent brothers as regent.
In Weimar
on 24 June 1633 Albrecht married Dorothea of Saxe-Altenburg, daughter of Frederick William I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
. The marriage was childless.
In accordance with a divisionary treaty concluded with his brothers, Albrecht received Eisenach
in 1640. He died four years later, after which his state was merged with Saxe-Weimar under Wilhelm of Saxe-Weimar.
Altenburg
Altenburg is a town in the German federal state of Thuringia, 45 km south of Leipzig. It is the capital of the Altenburger Land district.-Geography:...
, 27 July 1599 – Eisenach
Eisenach
Eisenach is a city in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated between the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest and the Hainich National Park. Its population in 2006 was 43,626.-History:...
, 20 December 1644) was a ruler of the duchy of Saxe-Eisenach
Saxe-Eisenach
Saxe-Eisenach was the name of an Ernestine duchy ruled by the Saxon House of Wettin. The State intermittendly existed at three different times in the Thuringian region of the Holy Roman Empire...
. He was the seventh (but fourth surviving) son of Johann, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
Johann, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
John II, Duke of Saxe-Weimar , was a Duke of Saxe-Weimar and Jena.-Biography:He was the second son of John William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar and Dorothea Susanne of Simmern....
, and Dorothea Maria of Anhalt
Dorothea Maria of Anhalt
Dorothea Maria of Anhalt , was by birth a member of the House of Ascania and princess of Anhalt...
. His regnal name Albert IV derives from the numbering of the duchy of Saxony
Duchy of Saxony
The medieval Duchy of Saxony was a late Early Middle Ages "Carolingian stem duchy" covering the greater part of Northern Germany. It covered the area of the modern German states of Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Saxony-Anhalt and most of Schleswig-Holstein...
as a whole, not specifically to the succession in Saxe-Eisenach.
Albrecht received his first instruction from the Field Marshal
Field Marshal
Field Marshal is a military rank. Traditionally, it is the highest military rank in an army.-Etymology:The origin of the rank of field marshal dates to the early Middle Ages, originally meaning the keeper of the king's horses , from the time of the early Frankish kings.-Usage and hierarchical...
Frederick of Kospoth. Later he studied at the University of Jena with his brothers.
In the years 1619-1621 he completed his Cavalierstour (Study Tour) with his younger brother Johann Frederick. The two princes travelled to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
.
After his return in 1621, Albrecht occupied himself with administrative duties until 1626. He also represented his absent brothers as regent.
In Weimar
Weimar
Weimar is a city in Germany famous for its cultural heritage. It is located in the federal state of Thuringia , north of the Thüringer Wald, east of Erfurt, and southwest of Halle and Leipzig. Its current population is approximately 65,000. The oldest record of the city dates from the year 899...
on 24 June 1633 Albrecht married Dorothea of Saxe-Altenburg, daughter of Frederick William I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
Frederick William I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar
Frederick William I , was a duke of Saxe-Weimar. He was the eldest son of John William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar and Dorothea Susanne of Simmern.-Life:...
. The marriage was childless.
In accordance with a divisionary treaty concluded with his brothers, Albrecht received Eisenach
Eisenach
Eisenach is a city in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated between the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest and the Hainich National Park. Its population in 2006 was 43,626.-History:...
in 1640. He died four years later, after which his state was merged with Saxe-Weimar under Wilhelm of Saxe-Weimar.