Saxe-Gotha
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Saxe-Gotha was a duchy of the Ernestine Wettin dynasty within Thuringia, with Gotha serving as its ducal residence. Established in 1640, it expanded through acquisitions from neighboring duchies like Saxe-Altenburg. The duchy was partitioned in 1680, leading to the formation of several smaller states.
Statistics
Area
357,684.00 km²
Population
83,500,000