SaxeThuringia

Saxe-Thuringia refers to a historical state within the Holy Roman Empire and later the German Confederation. It was formed from the territories of the former Thuringian landgraviate. The history of Saxe-Thuringia is complex, involving various partitions and successions among different branches of the Saxon ducal house. Throughout its existence, the state underwent significant political and territorial changes.

The origins of Saxe-Thuringia can be traced back to the Salic dynasty's acquisitions in the region. Over time, it evolved into a distinct entity with its own rulers and administration. The state played a role in the regional power dynamics of the Holy Roman Empire, often aligning itself with or against other German principalities. Its administration was characterized by a feudal system typical of the era.

In the 19th century, Saxe-Thuringia became part of the German Confederation, a loose association of German states. Following the Austro-Prussian War in 1866, it was absorbed into the North German Confederation. Subsequently, in 1871, it became a constituent state of the newly unified German Empire. The state maintained its identity and internal governance within the empire until the end of World War I and the subsequent abolition of monarchies in Germany. Today, the historical territories of Saxe-Thuringia are primarily part of the modern German state of Thuringia.