Saxe-Wittenberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Duchy of Saxe-Wittenberg emerged from the dissolution of the stem duchy of Saxony in the Holy Roman Empire. It was centered around Wittenberg and became an electorate by the Golden Bull of 1356. The Ascanian dynasty played a crucial role in its formation and governance.
Statistics
Area
357,684.00 km²
Population
83,500,000