Ernst II of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg 1745–1804
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ernst Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1745, Ernst II of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg entered the world in Gotha, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany, born to friedrich iii von sachsen gotha altenburg and louise dorothea wettin sachsen meiningen. Ernst II of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg married charlotte von saxe meiningen, and had children including augustus duke of saxe gotha altenburg. Ernst II of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg passed away in 1804 in Gotha, Thuringia, Germany.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ernst Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
This ancestor line traces from Gotha, Thüringen (1699) to Gotha, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany (1745) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ernst Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (1745–1804) was born in Gotha, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany and died in Gotha, Thuringia, Germany. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ernst in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ernst Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record