Electorate of Saxony: Map & History
The Electorate of Saxony, 1356 to 1806, was an Electorate of the Holy Roman Empire.
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The Electorate of Saxony, 1356 to 1806, was an Electorate of the Holy Roman Empire. Centred on the Duchy of Saxe-Wittenberg with its capital at Dresden, Saxony was one of the most significant states within the empire. Formally known as the Prince-Elector of Saxony, its rulers came first from the House of Ascania until 1422, then the House of Wettin until 1806, when it was replaced by the Kingdom of Saxony.
Modern Countries Once Part of Electorate of Saxony
At its mapped extent, Electorate of Saxony covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Electorate of Saxony's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Electorate of Saxony: Key Facts
| Capitals | Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Dresden |
|---|---|
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 1356 |
| Dissolved | 19 December 1806 |
Preceded by
- Duchy of Saxe-Wittenberg
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q156199 (CC0).
Electorate of Saxony Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Electorate of Saxony appears, with the other states of the time.
Electorate of Saxony Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 35,177 km² in 1665 CE.
Electorate of Saxony: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Electorate of Saxony exist?
Electorate of Saxony is dated to 1363 CE – 1805 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Electorate of Saxony?
The capital of Electorate of Saxony was Wittenberg (1356–1547), Dresden (1547–1806).
How large was Electorate of Saxony at its peak?
At its peak in 1665 Electorate of Saxony covered about 35,177 km².
How did the map of Electorate of Saxony change over time?
Electorate of Saxony appears on 4 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1400 CE to 1800 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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