Ernest I served as the last sovereign duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld from 1806 to 1826 and the first sovereign duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha from 1826 to 1844. He was the father of Prince Albert, who was the husband of Queen Victoria. Wikipedia
Born: January 2, 1784, Coburg, Germany
Died: January 29, 1844 (age 60 years), Gotha, Germany
Spouse: Duchess Marie of Württemberg (m. 1832–1844) and Princess Louise of Saxe Gotha Altenburg (m. 1817–1826)
Great grandchildren: George V, Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Wilhelm II, and more