Background
George was born in the Saxon capital Dresden. He was the second son of King John of Saxony (1801–1873) and his wife Princess Amelia of Bavaria (1801–1877), daughter of King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria (1756–1825).
George was born in the Saxon capital Dresden. He was the second son of King John of Saxony (1801–1873) and his wife Princess Amelia of Bavaria (1801–1877), daughter of King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria (1756–1825).
On 11 May 1859 at Belém Palace, Lisbon, George married the Infanta Maria Anna of Portugal (1843–1884), the eldest surviving daughter of Queen Maria II of Portugal (1819–1853) and her consort, King Ferdinand II (1816–1885). Ferdinand was born as the Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and as such was a Catholic Saxon kinsman of George. Military career
In 1871, Prince George was awarded the Grand Cross of the Württemberg Military Merit.
King of Saxony
Prince George was a Generalfeldmarschall before his ascension.
He succeeded Albert I as King of Saxony on 19 June 1902, albeit for just a brief two-year reign. King George was a controversial figure.
Luise"s flight from Dresden was due to her father-in-law threatening to have her interned in Sonnestein Mental Asylum for life.