List of members of the House of Wettin

This is a list of members of the recent House of Wettin. It includes only those who were members of the male-line descent from Ernest, Elector of Saxony, and consequently bore his "surname", Wettin.

Ernestine line
Ernest, Elector of Saxony, 1441–1486, had 5 sons;
 * 1. Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, 1463–1525, died without issue
 * 2. Ernst, Archbishop of Magdeburg, 1464–1513, died without issue
 * 3. Adalbert III of Saxony, 1467–1484, died without issue
 * 4. John, Elector of Saxony, 1468–1532, had 3 sons;
 * A. John Frederick I, Elector of Saxony, 1503–1554, had 4 sons;
 * I. John Frederick II, Duke of Saxony, 1529–1595, had 4 sons;
 * a. Johann Frederick, 1559–1560, died in infancy
 * b. Frederick Heinrich, 1563–1572, died young
 * c. John Casimir, Duke of Saxe-Coburg, 1564–1633, died without issue
 * d. John Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, 1566–1638, died without issue
 * II. John William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1530–1573, had 2 sons;
 * a. Frederick William I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1562–1602, had 6 sons;
 * i. Johann Wilhelm, 1585–1587, died in infancy
 * ii. Frederick, 1586–1587, died in infancy
 * iii. John Philip, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1597–1639, died without male issue
 * iv. Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1599–1625, died without issue
 * v. John William, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1600–1632, died without issue
 * vi. Frederick William II, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1603–1669, had 1 son;
 * 1. Frederick William III, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1657–1672, died young
 * b. John II, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1570–1605, had 9 sons;
 * i. Johann Ernst I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1594–1626, died without issue
 * ii. Frederick of Saxe-Weimar, 1596–1622, died without issue
 * iii. John of Saxe-Weimar, 1597–1604, died young
 * iv. Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1598–1662, had 7 sons;
 * 1. William, 1626, died in infancy
 * 2. Johann Ernst II, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1627–1683, had 2 sons;
 * A. William Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1662–1728, died without issue
 * B. Johann Ernst III, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, 1664–1707, had 4 sons;
 * I. John William, 1686, died in infancy
 * II. Ernest Augustus I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1688–1748, had 6 sons;
 * a. William Ernest, 1717–1719, died in infancy
 * b. John William, 1719–1732, died young
 * c. Emmanuel, 1725–1729, died in infancy
 * d. Karl August, 1735–1736, died in infancy
 * e. Ernest Augustus II, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1737–1758, had 2 sons;
 * i. Charles Augustus, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1757–1828, had 2 sons;
 * 1. Charles Frederick, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1783–1853, had 2 sons;
 * A. Paul Alexander, 1805–1806, died in infancy
 * B. Karl Alexander, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1818–1901, had 1 son;
 * I. Charles Augustus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1844–1894), had 2 sons;
 * a. William Ernest, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1876–1923, had 3 sons;
 * i. Charles Augustus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1912–1988), 1912–1988, had 1 son;
 * 1. Michael, Prince of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, b. 1946, no male issue
 * ii. Bernhard Friedrich Viktor, 1917–1986, had 2 sons;
 * 1. Prince Alexander of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1945, died in infancy
 * 2. Prince William Ernest of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, b. 1946, has 1 son;
 * A. Prince George of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, d. 2018, no issue
 * iii. George William, b. 1921, no male issue
 * b. Bernard Charles, 1878–1900, died without issue
 * 2. Prince Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1792–1862, had 4 sons;
 * A. Prince Wilhelm Carl of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1819–1839, died without issue
 * B. Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1823–1902, married morganatically
 * C. Prince Hermann of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1825–1901, had 4 sons;
 * I. Prince William Charles of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1853–1924, had 2 sons;
 * a. Prince Hermann Charles of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1886–1964, had 1 son;
 * i. Alexander, Count of Ostheim, 1924–1943, died without issue
 * b. Prince Albert William of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1886–1918, died without issue
 * II. Prince Bernard of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1855–1907, died without issue
 * III. Prince Alexander of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1857–1891, died without issue
 * IV. Prince Ernest of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1859–1909, died without issue
 * D. Prince Frederick Gustav of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, married morganatically
 * ii. Frederick Ferdinand, 1758–1793, died without issue
 * f. Ernst Adolf, 1741–1743, died in infancy
 * III. Charles Frederick, 1695–1696, died in infancy
 * IV. Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar (composer), 1696–1715, died without issue
 * 3. Johann Wilhelm, 1630–1639, died young
 * 4. Adolf William, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, 1632–1668, had 5 sons;
 * A. Karl August, 1664–1665, died in infancy
 * B. Frederick Wilhelm, 1665, died in infancy
 * C. Adolf Wilhelm, 1666, died in infancy
 * D. Ernst August, 1667–1668, died in infancy
 * E. William August, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, 1668–1671, died in infancy
 * 5. John George I, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, 1634–1686, had 5 sons;
 * A. Frederick Augustus, 1663–1684, died without issue
 * B. John George II, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, 1665–1698, died without issue
 * C. John William III, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, 1666–1729, had 5 sons;
 * I. Wilhelm Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, 1691–1741, died without issue
 * II. Anton Gustav, 1700–1710, died young
 * III. Charles William, 1706, died in infancy
 * IV. Charles Augustus, 1707–1711, died young
 * V. John William, 1713, died in infancy
 * D. Maximilian Henry, 1666–1668, died in infancy
 * E. Ernest Gustav, 1672, died in infancy
 * 6. Bernhard II, Duke of Saxe-Jena, 1638–1678, had 3 sons;
 * A. William, 1664–1666, died in infancy
 * B. Bernard, 1667–1668, died in infancy
 * C. Johann Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Jena, 1675–1690, died young
 * 7. Frederick, 1640–1656, died young
 * v. Albert IV, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach, 1599–1644, died without issue
 * vi. John Frederick, 1600–1628, died without issue
 * vii. Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha, 1601–1675, had 11 sons;
 * 1. Prince Johann Ernst of Saxe-Gotha, 1638-1638
 * 2. Prince Johann Ernst of Saxe-Gotha, 1641-1657


 * ALTENBURG LINE
 * 3. Frederick I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1646-1691, had 2 sons;
 * A Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1676-1732, had 11 sons;
 * I. Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1699-1772, had 4 sons;
 * a. Prince Frederick of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1735-1756
 * b. Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1735-1735
 * c. Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1745-1804, had 4 sons;
 * i. Prince Ernest of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1770-1779
 * ii. Augustus, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1772-1822, no sons
 * iii. Frederick IV, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1774-1825, died without issue
 * iv. Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1777-1777
 * d. Prince August of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1747-1806
 * II. Prince Wilhelm of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1701-1771
 * III. Prince Karl Frederick of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1702-1703
 * IV. Prince John August of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1704-1767, no sons
 * V. Prince Christian of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1705-1705
 * VI. Prince Christian Wilhelm of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1706-1748
 * VII. Prince Ludwig Ernst of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1707-1763
 * VIII. Prince Emanuel of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1709-1710
 * IX. Prince Mortiz of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1711-1777
 * X. Prince Karl of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1714-1715
 * XI. Prince Johann Adolf of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1721-1799
 * B. Prince Johann Wilhelm of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1677-1707
 * 4. Albert V, Duke of Saxe-Coburg, 1648-1699, had 1 son;
 * A. Prince Ernst August of Saxe-Coburg, 1677-1678
 * MEININGEN LINE
 * 5. Bernhard I, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1649-1706, had 8 sons;
 * A. Ernst Ludwig I, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1672-1724, had 4 sons;
 * I. Prince Josef Bernhard of Saxe-Meiningen, 1706-1724
 * II. Prince Friedrich of Saxe-Meiningen, 1707-1707
 * III. Ernst Ludwig II, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1709-1729
 * IV. Karl Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1712-1743
 * B. Prince Bernhard of Saxe-Meiningen, 1673-1694
 * C. Prince Johann Ernst of Saxe-Meiningen, 1674-1675
 * D. Prince Johann Georg of Saxe-Meiningen, 1677-1678
 * E. Frederick Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1679-1746
 * F. Prince Georg Ernst of Saxe-Meiningen, 1680-1699
 * G. Prince Anton August of Saxe-Meiningen, 1684-1684
 * H. Anton Ulrich, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1687-1763, had 7 sons;
 * I. Prince Bernhard Ernest of Saxe-Meiningen, 1716-1778
 * II. Prince Karl Ludwig of Saxe-Meiningen, 1721-1727
 * III. Prince Frederick Ferdinand of Saxe-Meiningen, 1725-1725
 * IV. August Frederick Karl Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1754-1782
 * V. Prince Frederick Franz Ernst Ludwig of Saxe-Meiningen, 1756-1761
 * VI. Prince Frederick Wilhelm of Saxe-Meiningen, 1757-1761
 * VII. George I, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1761-1803, had 1 son;
 * a. Bernhard II, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1800-1882, had 1 son;
 * i. Georg II, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1826-1914, had 4 sons;
 * 1. Bernhard III, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, 1851-1928, no sons
 * 2. George Albert, 1852-1855
 * 3. Ernst, Prince of Saxe-Meiningen, 1859-1941, had sons (morganatically)
 * 4. Prince Frederick John of Saxe-Meiningen, 1861-1914, had 3 sons;
 * A. Georg, Prince of Saxe-Meiningen, 1892-1946, had 2 sons;
 * I. Prince Anton Ulrich, 1919-1940, died without issue
 * II. Prince Frederick Alfred of Saxe-Meiningen, 1921-1997, died without issue
 * B. Ernst Leopold of Saxe-Meiningen, 1895-1914, no issue
 * C. Bernhard, Prince of Saxe-Meiningen, 1901-1984, had 1 son (non-morganatically);
 * I. Konrad, Prince of Saxe-Meiningen, b. 1952, no issue
 * 6. Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Römhild, 1650–1710, died without issue
 * 7. Christian, Duke of Saxe-Eisenberg, 1653–1707, died without issue


 * HILDBURGHAUSEN LINE
 * 8. Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen, 1655–1715, had 3 sons;
 * A. Ernest Frederick I, Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen, 1681–1724, had 7 sons;
 * I. Ernest, 1704, died in infancy
 * II. Ernest Louis, 1707, died in infancy
 * III. Ernst Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen, 1707–1745, had 3 sons;
 * a. Ernest Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen, 1727–1780, had 1 son;
 * i. Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1763–1834, had 7 sons;
 * 1. Joseph, 1786, died in infancy
 * 2. Joseph, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1789–1868, died without male issue
 * 3. Franz, 1795–1800, died young
 * 4. Georg, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1796–1853, had 3 sons;
 * A. Ernst I, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1826–1908, had 1 son;
 * I. George, 1856, died in infancy
 * B. Albert of Saxe-Altenburg, 1827–1835, died young
 * C. Prince Moritz of Saxe-Altenburg, 1829–1907, had 1 son;
 * I. Ernst II, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, 1871–1955, had 2 sons;
 * a. Georg Moritz, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Altenburg, 1900–1991, died without issue
 * b. Frederick, Prince of Saxe-Altenburg, 1905–1985, died without issue
 * 5. Frederick William of Saxe-Altenburg, 1801–1870, died without issue?
 * 6. Maximilian, 1803, died in infancy
 * 7. Prince Eduard of Saxe-Altenburg, 1804–1852, had 3 sons;
 * A. Louis, 1839–1844, died in infancy
 * B. John Frederick, 1841–1844, died in infancy
 * C. Prince Albert of Saxe-Altenburg, 1843–1902, died without male issue
 * b. Frederick Augustus, 1728–1735, died young
 * c. Frederick William of Saxe-Hildburghausen, 1730–1795, died without issue
 * IV. Frederick Augustus, 1709–1710, died in infancy
 * V. Louis of Saxe-Hildburghausen, 1710–1759, died without issue
 * VI. Emmanuel, 1715–1718, died in infancy
 * VII. George, 1720–1721, died in infancy
 * B. Charles William, 1686–1687, died in infancy
 * C. Prince Joseph of Saxe-Hildburghausen, 1702–1787, died without issue
 * 9. John Philip, 1657, died in infancy


 * SAALFELD LINE
 * 10. John Ernest IV, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1658–1729, had 4 sons;
 * A. Christian Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1683-1745, died without issue
 * B. Wilhelm Frederick, 1691-1720, died without issue
 * C. Karl Ernst, 1692-1720, died without issue
 * D. Francis Josias, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1697–1764, had 4 sons;
 * I. Ernst Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1724–1800, had 3 sons;
 * a. Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, 1750–1806, had 3 sons;
 * i. Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1784–1844, had 2 sons;
 * 1. Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1818–1893, died without issue


 * BRITISH LINE
 * 2. Albert, Prince Consort, 1819–1861, had 4 sons;
 * A. Edward VII of the United Kingdom, 1841–1910, had 3 sons;
 * I. Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, 1864-1892, died without issue
 * II. George V of the United Kingdom, 1865-1936, had 5 sons;
 * a. Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, 1894-1972, died without issue
 * b. George VI of the United Kingdom, 1895-1952, no sons
 * c. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, 1900-1974, had 2 sons;
 * i. Prince William of Gloucester, 1941-1972, died without issue
 * ii. Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, b. 1944, has 1 son;
 * 1. Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster, b. 1974, has 1 son;
 * A. Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden, b. 2007
 * d. Prince George, Duke of Kent, 1902-1942, had 2 sons;
 * i. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, b. 1935, has 2 sons
 * 1. George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews, b. 1962, has 1 son;
 * A. Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick, b. 1988
 * 2. Lord Nicholas Windsor, b. 1970, has 2 sons;
 * A. Albert Windsor, b. 2007
 * B. Leopold Windsor, b. 2009
 * ii. Prince Michael of Kent, b. 1942, has 1 son
 * 1. Lord Frederick Windsor, b. 1979
 * e. Prince John of the United Kingdom, 1905–1919, died without issue
 * III. Prince Alexander John of Wales, 1871–1871, died young
 * B. Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1844–1900, had 1 son;
 * I. Alfred, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1874–1899, died without issue
 * C. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, 1850–1942, had 1 son;
 * I. Prince Arthur of Connaught, 1883–1938, had 1 son;
 * a. Alastair Windsor, 2nd Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, 1914–1943, died without issue
 * D. Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, 1853–1884, had 1 son;
 * I. Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1884–1954, had 3 sons;
 * a. John Leopold, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1906–1972, had issue morganatically;
 * b. Prince Hubertus of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1909–1943, died without issue
 * c. Friedrich Josias, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1918–1998, had 2 sons;
 * i. Andreas, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, b. 1943, has 2 sons;
 * 1. Hubertus, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, b. 1975
 * 2. Prince Alexander of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, b. 1977
 * ii. Prince Adrian of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, b. 1955, has 2 sons;
 * 1. Simon, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, b. 1985
 * 2. Daniel, Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, b. 1988
 * ii. Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1785–1851, had 3 sons;
 * PORTUGUESE LINE
 * 1. Ferdinand II of Portugal, 1816–1885, had 5 sons;
 * A. Peter V of Portugal, 1837–1861, died without issue
 * B. Luís I of Portugal, 1838–1889, had 2 sons;
 * I. Carlos I of Portugal, 1863–1908, had 2 sons;
 * a. Luís Filipe, Prince Royal of Portugal, 1887–1908, died without issue
 * b. Manuel II of Portugal, 1889–1932, died without issue
 * II. Afonso, Prince Royal of Portugal, 1865–1920, died without issue
 * C. Infante João, Duke of Beja, 1842–1861, died without issue
 * D. Infante Ferdinand of Portugal, 1846–1861, died young
 * E. Infante Augustus, Duke of Coimbra, 1847–1889, died without issue
 * KOHARY LINE
 * 2. Prince August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1818–1881, had 3 sons;
 * A. Prince Philipp of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1844–1921, had 1 son;
 * I. Prince Leopold Clement of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1878–1916, died without issue
 * B. Prince Ludwig August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1845–1907, had 4 sons;
 * I. Prince Peter August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1866–1934, died without issue
 * II. Prince August Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1867–1922, had 4 sons;
 * a. Prince August Clemens, 1895–1908, died young
 * b. Prince Rainer of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1900–1945, had 1 son;
 * i. Prince Johannes Heinrich of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, b. 1931, had 1 son;
 * 1. Prince Johannes of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1969–1987, died young
 * c. Prince Philipp Josias, b. 1901, had issue morganatically
 * d. Prince Ernst Franz, 1907–1978, died without issue
 * III. Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1869–1888, died without issue
 * IV. Prince Ludwig of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1870–1942, had 1 son;
 * a. Prince Antonius of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1901–1970, died without issue
 * BULGARIAN LINE
 * C. Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, 1861–1948, had 2 sons;
 * I. Boris III of Bulgaria, 1894–1943, had 1 son;
 * a. Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, b. 1937, has 4 sons;
 * i. Kardam, Prince of Turnovo, b. 1962, has 2 sons;
 * 1. Prince Boris of Bulgaria, b. 1997
 * 2. Prince Beltrán of Bulgaria, b. 1999
 * ii. Kyril, Prince of Preslav, b. 1964, has 1 son;
 * 1. Prince Tassilo of Bulgaria, b. 2002
 * iii. Kubrat, Prince of Panagyurishte, b. 1965, has 3 sons;
 * 1. Prince Mirko of Bulgaria, b. 1995
 * 2. Prince Lukás of Bulgaria, b. 1997
 * 3. Prince Tirso of Bulgaria, b. 2002
 * iv. Konstantin-Assen, Prince of Vidin, b. 1967, has 1 son;
 * 1. Prince Umberto of Bulgaria, b. 1999
 * II. Prince Kiril of Bulgaria, 1895–1945, died without issue
 * 3. Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1824–1884, had issue morganatically
 * BELGIAN LINE
 * iii. Leopold I of Belgium, 1790–1865, had 3 sons;
 * 1. Louis-Philippe, Crown Prince of Belgium, 1833–1834, died in infancy
 * 2. Leopold II of Belgium, 1835–1909, had 1 son;
 * A. Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant, 1859–1869, died young
 * 3. Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders, 1837–1905, had 2 sons;
 * A. Prince Baudouin of Belgium, 1869–1891, died without issue
 * B. Albert I of Belgium, 1875–1934, had 2 sons;
 * I. Leopold III of Belgium, 1901–1983, had 3 sons;
 * a. Baudouin of Belgium, 1930–1993, died without issue
 * b. Albert II of Belgium, b. 1934, has 2 sons;
 * i. Philippe of Belgium, b. 1960, has 2 sons;
 * 1. Prince Gabriel of Belgium, b. 2003
 * 2. Prince Emmanuel of Belgium, b. 2005
 * ii. Prince Laurent of Belgium, b. 1963, has 2 sons;
 * 1. Prince Nicolas of Belgium, b. 2005
 * 2. Prince Aymeric of Belgium, b. 2005
 * c. Prince Alexander of Belgium, 1942–2009, died without issue
 * II. Prince Charles, Count of Flanders, 1903–1983, died without issue
 * iv. Franz Maximilian, 1792–1793, died young
 * b. Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand, 1751–1757, died young
 * c. Ludwig Karl Frederick, 1755–1806, had 1 son;
 * i. Ludwig of Coburg, 1779–1827, had sons
 * II. Johann Wilhelm, 1726–1745, died without issue
 * III. Christian Franz, 1730–1797, had sons?
 * IV. Prince Josias of Saxe-Coburg, 1737–1815, had issue morganatically
 * 11. John Philip, 1651–1662, died young
 * viii. Frederick William, 1603–1619, died young
 * ix. Bernard of Saxe-Weimar, 1604–1639, died without issue
 * III. Johann Ernst, 1535, died in infancy
 * IV. Johann Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha, 1538–1565, died without issue
 * B. John, 1519, died in infancy
 * C. John Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Coburg, 1521–1553, died without issue
 * 5. Wolfgang of Saxony, 1473–1478, died young

Albertine line
Albert III, Duke of Saxony, 1443–1500, had 4 sons;
 * 1. George, Duke of Saxony, 1471–1539, had 4 sons;
 * A. Christopher, 1497, died in infancy
 * B. John, Hereditary Duke of Saxony, 1498–1537, died without issue
 * C. Wolfgang, 1499–1500, died in infancy
 * D. Frederick, Hereditary Duke of Saxony, 1504–1539, died without issue
 * 2. Henry IV, Duke of Saxony, 1473–1541, had 3 sons;
 * A. Maurice, Elector of Saxony, 1521–1553, had 1 son;
 * I. Albert of Saxony, 1545–1546, died in infancy
 * B. Severinus of Saxony, 1522–1533, died young
 * C. Augustus, Elector of Saxony, 1526–1586, had 9 sons;
 * I. John Henry of Saxony, 1550, died in infancy
 * II. Alexander, Hereditary Elector of Saxony, 1554–1565, died young
 * III. Magnus of Saxony, 1555–1558, died in infancy
 * IV. Joachim of Saxony, 1557, died in infancy
 * V. Hector of Saxony, 1558–1560, died in infancy
 * VI. Christian I, Elector of Saxony, 1560–1591, had 3 sons;
 * a. Christian II, Elector of Saxony, 1583–1611, died without issue
 * b. John George I, Elector of Saxony, 1585–1656, had 6 sons;
 * i. Christian Albert of Saxony, 1612, died in infancy
 * ii. John George II, Elector of Saxony, 1613–1680, had 1 son;
 * 1. John George III, Elector of Saxony, 1647–1691, had 2 sons;
 * A. John George IV, Elector of Saxony, 1668–1694, died without issue
 * B. Augustus II the Strong, 1670–1733, had 1 son;
 * I. Augustus III of Poland, 1696–1763, had 7 sons;
 * a. Frederick Augustus of Poland, 1720–1721, died in infancy
 * b. Joseph Augustus of Poland, 1721–1728, died young
 * c. Frederick Christian, Elector of Saxony, 1722–1763, had 5 sons;
 * i. Frederick Augustus I of Saxony, 1750–1827, died without male issue
 * ii. Charles Maximilian, Prince of Saxony, 1752–1781, died without issue
 * iii. Joseph, Prince of Saxony, 1754–1763, died young
 * iv. Anthony of Saxony, 1755–1836, died without male issue
 * v. Maximilian, Crown Prince of Saxony, 1759–1838, had 3 sons;
 * 1. Frederick Augustus II of Saxony, 1797–1854, died without issue
 * 2. Clement, Prince of Saxony, 1798–1822, died without issue
 * 3. John of Saxony, 1801–1873, had 3 sons;
 * A. Albert of Saxony, 1828–1902, died without issue
 * B. Ernest, Prince of Saxony, 1831–1847, died young
 * C. George of Saxony, 1832–1904, had 4 sons;
 * I. Frederick Augustus III of Saxony, 1865–1932, had 3 sons;
 * a. Georg, Crown Prince of Saxony, 1893–1943, died without issue
 * b. Friedrich Christian, Margrave of Meissen, 1893–1968, had 2 sons;
 * i. Maria Emanuel, Margrave of Meissen, 1926–2012, died without issue
 * ii. Albert, Margrave of Meissen, 1934–2012, died without issue
 * c. Prince Ernst Heinrich of Saxony, 1896–1971, had 3 sons;
 * i. Dedo, Prince of Saxony, 1922–2009, died without issue
 * ii. Timo, Prince of Saxony, 1923–1982, had 1 son;
 * 1. Ruediger, Prince of Saxony, b. 1953, has 3 sons;
 * A. Daniel, Prince of Saxony, b. 1975
 * I. Gero, Prince of Saxony. b. 2015
 * B. Arne, Prince of Saxony, b. 1977
 * C. Nils, Prince of Saxony, b. 1978, has one son
 * I. Moritz, Prince of Saxony, b. 2009
 * iii. Gero, Prince of Saxony, 1925–2003, died without issue
 * II. Prince Johann Georg of Saxony, 1869–1938, died without issue
 * III. Prince Maximilian of Saxony (1870–1951), died without issue
 * IV. Prince Albert of Saxony, 1875–1900, died without issue
 * d. Franz Xavier of Saxony, 1730–1806, had 2 sons;
 * i. Louis, Count of Lusatia, 1766–1782, died young
 * ii. Joseph Xavier, Count of Lusatia, 1767–1802, died without issue??????
 * e. Carl Christian Joseph of Saxony, Duke of Courland, 1733–1796, died without male issue
 * f. Prince Albert of Saxony, Duke of Teschen, 1738–1822, died without male issue
 * g. Prince Clemens Wenceslaus of Saxony, 1739–1812, died without issue
 * iii. August, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1614–1680, had 7 sons;
 * 1. Johann Adolf I, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1649–1697, had 6 sons;
 * A. August Frederick of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1674–1675, died in infancy
 * B. John Adolf of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1676, died in infancy
 * C. Johann Georg, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1677–1712, had 1 son;
 * I. Johann Georg, 1702–1703, died in infancy
 * D. Frederick William of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1681, died in infancy
 * E. Christian, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1682–1736, died without issue
 * F. Johann Adolf II, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1685–1746, had 5 sons;
 * I. Frederick John, 1722–1724, died in infancy
 * II. Charles Frederick, 1736–1737, died in infancy
 * III. John, 1738, died in infancy
 * IV. Augustus, 1739–1740, died in infancy
 * V. John George, 1740, died in infancy
 * 2. Augustus, Provost of Magdeburg, 1650–1674, died without issue
 * 3. Christian of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1652–1689, died without issue
 * 4. Heinrich of Saxe-Weissenfels, Count of Barby, 1657–1728, had 4 sons;
 * A. John Augustus, 1687–1688, died in infancy
 * B. John Augustus, 1689, died in infancy
 * C. Frederick Henry, 1692–1711, died without issue
 * D. Georg Albrecht of Saxe-Weissenfels, Count of Barby, 1695–1739, died without issue
 * 5. Albrecht of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1659–1692, died without male issue
 * 6. Frederick of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1673–1715, died without issue
 * 7. Maurice of Saxe-Weissenfels, 1676–1695, died without issue
 * iv. Christian I, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg, 1615–1691, had 6 sons;
 * 1. John George of Saxe-Merseburg, 1652–1654, died in infancy
 * 2. Christian II, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg, 1653–1694, had 6 sons;
 * A. Christian III Maurice, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg, 1680–1694, died young
 * B. John William of Saxe-Merseburg, 1681–1685, died in infancy
 * C. Augustus Frederick of Saxe-Merseburg, 1684–1685, died in infancy
 * D. Philip of Saxe-Merseburg, 1686–1688, died in infancy
 * E. Maurice Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg, 1688–1731, died without male issue
 * F. Frederick of Saxe-Merseburg, 1691–1714, died without issue
 * 3. August, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg-Zörbig, 1655–1715, had 2 sons;
 * A. Gustav Frederick, 1694–1695, died in infancy
 * B. Augustus, 1696, died in infancy
 * 4. Philipp, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg-Lauchstädt, 1657–1690, had 2 sons;
 * A. John William, 1687–1688, died in infancy
 * B. Christian Louis, 1689–1690, died in infancy
 * 5. Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg, 1661–1738, had 1 son;
 * A. Maurice, 1694–1695, died in infancy
 * 6. Maurice, 1662–1664, died in infancy
 * v. Maurice, Duke of Saxe-Zeitz, 1619–1681, had 6 sons;
 * 1. John Philip, 1651–1652, died in infancy
 * 2. Maurice, 1652–1653, died in infancy
 * 3. Moritz Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Zeitz, 1664–1718, had 2 sons;
 * A. Frederick William, 1690, died in infancy
 * B. Frederick Augustus, 1700–1710, died young
 * 4. John George, 1665–1666, died in infancy
 * 5. Christian August of Saxe-Zeitz, 1666–1725, died without issue
 * 6. Frederick Henry, Duke of Saxe-Zeitz-Pegau-Neustadt, 1668–1713, had 1 son;
 * A. Maurice Adolf, Duke of Saxe-Zeitz-Pegau-Neustadt, 1702–1759, died without issue
 * vi. Henry, 1622, died in infancy
 * c. Augustus of Saxony, 1589–1615, died without issue
 * VII. Augustus of Saxony, 1569–1570, died in infancy
 * VIII. Adolf of Saxony, 1571–1572, died in infancy
 * IX. Frederick of Saxony, 1575–1577, died in infancy
 * 3. Louis of Saxony, 1481–1498, died young
 * 4. John of Saxony, 1498, died in infancy

Earlier descent
Frederick I, Margrave of Meissen, 1257–1323, had 2 sons;
 * 1. Frederick the Lame, Margrave of Meissen, 1293–1315, died without issue
 * 2. Frederick II, Margrave of Meissen, 1310–1349, had 4 sons;
 * A. Frederick III, Landgrave of Thuringia, 1332–1381, had 3 sons;
 * I. Frederick I, Elector of Saxony, 1370–1428, had 4 sons;
 * a. Frederick II, Elector of Saxony, 1412–1464, had 4 sons;
 * i. Frederick, 1439–1451, died young
 * ii. ERNEST
 * iii. ALBERT
 * iv. Alexander, 1447, died young
 * b. Sigismund, Bishop of Wurzburg, 1416–1471, died without issue
 * c. Henry of Saxony, 1422–1435, died young
 * d. William III, Duke of Luxembourg, 1425–1482, died without male issue
 * II. William II, Margrave of Meissen, 1371–1425
 * III. George of Meissen, 1380–1401, died without issue
 * B. Balthasar, Landgrave of Thuringia, 1336–1406, had 1 son;
 * I. Frederick IV, Landgrave of Thuringia, 1384–1440
 * C. Louis, Archbishop of Mainz, 1341–1382, died without issue
 * D. William I, Margrave of Meissen, 1343–1407