Duke Ernest of Saxony, also known as Ernest the Pious, was a significant figure in the Saxon region during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was born in 1441 and became the Duke of Saxony in 1464. Ernest is known for his efforts to promote education and the arts, as well as for his role in the early stages of the Reformation. Ernest was a member of the House of Wettin and played a crucial role in the political landscape of Germany during his reign. He was a supporter of the Lutheran movement, which sought to reform the Catholic Church, and his leadership helped shape the religious and cultural identity of Saxony.