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Wolfgang Wilhelm (Duke of Saxe-Eisenach)

Wolfgang Wilhelm was a duke in 17th-century Germany, specifically of Saxe-Eisenach, a small principality within the Holy Roman Empire. Born in 1637, he inherited the title after his father’s death and governed his territory from 1661 until his own death in 1671. His rule was characterized by efforts to maintain stability amid the complex political landscape of the time. Although not highly prominent historically, his leadership contributed to the region’s local governance during a period marked by ongoing European conflicts and upheavals.