Princess Elisabeth of Saxe-Hildburghausen was born on January 29, 1743, in Hildburghausen, Germany. She was a member of the House of Saxe-Hildburghausen and the daughter of Duke Ernst Friedrich. Elisabeth is known for her marriage to Duke Charles of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld in 1763, which strengthened the ties between their noble families. Elisabeth's life was marked by her role in the court and her contributions to the cultural life of her time. She had several children, including Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who later became a significant figure in German history. Elisabeth passed away on December 18, 1790.