Duke Christian of Saxe-Merseburg was a German nobleman born on March 24, 1682. He belonged to the House of Wettin and ruled the duchy of Saxe-Merseburg from 1731 until his death in 1736. His reign was marked by efforts to improve the economy and infrastructure of his duchy. Christian was the son of Duke Christian I of Saxe-Merseburg and Countess Anna Sophie of Barby-Mühlingen. He married Countess Maria Anna of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, and they had several children. His legacy includes contributions to the cultural and political landscape of his region during the early 18th century.