Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
German
Spouse
Amalie Auguste of Bavaria (1822)
Children
9 children: Albert I of Saxony, Archduchess Anna, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Archduchess Margaretha, Archduchess Karl Ludwig of Austria, Ernest de Saxe, Georg I of Saxony, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Genoa
Parents
Prince Maximilian of Saxony, Princess Maria Carolina of Parma
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Johann I of Saxony: King of Saxony (1801-1873).
Born in Dresden (died at age 71).
12 awards including Albert Order.
AWARDS (12)
B
Albert Order
WON
B
Civil Order of Saxony
WON
B
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
WON
B
Knight of the Military Order of St. Henry
WON
Biography
John was King of Saxony from 9 August 1854 until his death in 1873. He was a member of the House of Wettin. During his reign, Saxony became a part of the German Empire.
Connections (17)
Sibling of
Friedrich August II of Saxony
Sibling of
Princess Maria Amalie of Saxony
Sibling of
Maria Josepha Amalia of Saxony
Sibling of
Princess Maria Anna of Saxony
Sibling of
Princess Maria Ferdinanda of Saxony
Spouse of
Amalie Auguste of Bavaria
Child of
Prince Maximilian of Saxony
Child of
Princess Maria Carolina of Parma
Parent of
Princess Maria Augusta of Saxony
Parent of
Ernest de Saxe
Parent of
Princess Sidonie of Saxony
Parent of
Georg I of Saxony
Parent of
Archduchess Anna, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Tuscany
Parent of
Albert I of Saxony
Parent of
Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Genoa
Parent of
Princess Sophie of Saxony
Parent of
Archduchess Margaretha, Archduchess Karl Ludwig of Austria
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Johann I of Saxony?
Johann I of Saxony was born on and passed away on at the age of 71.
Where was Johann I of Saxony born?
Johann I of Saxony was born in Dresden.
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