Prince Joseph of Saxe-Hildburghausen was a German nobleman born on March 15, 1746. He belonged to the House of Saxe-Hildburghausen, a branch of the larger House of Wettin. Joseph was known for his military service and held various positions within the army during his lifetime. He became the Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen in 1764 and ruled until his death on December 24, 1767. His reign was marked by efforts to modernize the duchy and improve its economy. Joseph's legacy is often overshadowed by other prominent figures of his time, but he played a role in the history of the German states.