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Duchy of Saxe-JenaHerzogtum Sachsen-Jena (German)
1672–1690
Saxe-Jena, shown with the other Ernestine duchiesSaxe-Jena, shown with the other Ernestine duchies
StatusState of the Holy Roman Empire
CapitalJena
GovernmentPrincipality
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Partitioned from
    Saxe-Weimar
1672
• Ducal line extinct;
    restored to Saxe-Weimar
1690
Preceded by Succeeded by
Saxe-Weimar
Saxe-Weimar

The Duchy of Saxe-Jena was one of the Saxon Duchies held by the Ernestine line of the Wettin Dynasty. Established in 1672 for Bernhard, fourth son of Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, Saxe-Jena was reincorporated into Saxe-Weimar on the extinction of Bernhard's line in 1690.

Dukes of Saxe-Jena

Reincorporated into Saxe-Weimar

Ernestine duchies after the Division of Erfurt (1572)
The Ernestine coat of arms

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