Charles of Saxony Duke of Courland Royalty

Prince Karl Christian Joseph of Saxony (13 July 1733 – 16 June 1796) was a German prince from the House of Wettin and Duke of Courland.Born in Dresden, he was the fifth but third surviving son of Augustus III, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, and Maria Josepha of Austria.

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Charles of Saxony Duke of Courland
Birth dateJuly 13, 1733
Birth place
Dresden
Date of deathJune 16, 1796
Place of death
Dresden
Resting place
Mühlberg Brandenburg , Marienstern Monastery
Parents
Augustus III of Poland
Maria Josepha of Austria
Spouse
Franciszka Corvin-Krasińska
TitleDuke of Courland and Semigallia

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To1763
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