Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1785-1851) was a German nobleman and member of the House of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. He was born in Coburg, a town in present-day Germany, and was the son of Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Ferdinand played a significant role in the political landscape of his time, particularly in the context of the German states. Ferdinand's lineage is notable as it connects to various European royal families. His descendants include members of the British royal family, as his brother, Leopold I of Belgium, became the first King of the Belgians. This connection highlights the interwoven nature of European nobility during the 19th century.