Kingdom of Saxony: Map & History
The Kingdom of Saxony was a German monarchy in Central Europe between 1806 and 1918, the successor of the Electorate of Saxony.
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The Kingdom of Saxony was a German monarchy in Central Europe between 1806 and 1918, the successor of the Electorate of Saxony. It joined the Confederation of the Rhine after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire, later joining the German Confederation after Napoleon was defeated in 1815. Beginning in 1871, it was part of the German Empire. It became a free state of the Weimar Republic in 1918 after the end of World War I and the abdication of King Frederick Augustus III. Its capital was Dresden, and its modern successor is the Free State of Saxony.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Saxony
At its mapped extent, Kingdom 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 Kingdom 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.
Kingdom of Saxony in Depth
History
Before 1806, Saxony was part of the Holy Roman Empire, a thousand-year-old entity that had become highly decentralised over the centuries. The rulers of the Electorate of Saxony of the House of Wettin had held the title of elector for several centuries. The Holy Roman Empire was dissolved in August 1806 following the defeat of Emperor Francis II by Napoleon at the Battle of Austerlitz, thereby rendering Saxony an independent state. Following the defeat of Saxony's ally Prussia at the Battle of Jena in October 1806, Saxony joined the Confederation of the Rhine, subordinating itself to the First French Empire, then the dominant power in Central Europe. On 20 December 1806 Frederick Augustus III, the last elector of Saxony, became King Frederick Augustus I.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Saxony (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Saxony: Key Facts
| Capital | Dresden |
|---|---|
| Official language | German |
| Religion | Protestant Church in Germany |
| Form of government | constitutional monarchy, monarchy |
| Currency | Saxon thaler |
| Founded | 20 December 1806 |
| Dissolved | 11 November 1918 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- German Reich
- Weimar Republic
Facts from Wikidata Q153015 (CC0).
Kingdom of Saxony Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Saxony appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Saxony Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 34,053 km² in 1812 CE.
Kingdom of Saxony: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Saxony exist?
The Kingdom of Saxony is dated to 1806 CE – 1870 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Saxony?
The capital of the Kingdom of Saxony was Dresden.
How large was the Kingdom of Saxony at its peak?
At its peak in 1812 the Kingdom of Saxony covered about 34,053 km².
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