Marriage and Issue
In Güstrow on 29 March 1692 Heinrich married Elisabeth of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, sister of Hedwig, the wife of Heinrich's brother August, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg-Zörbig. They had three children:
- Maurice (b. Spremberg, 29 October 1694 - d. Spremberg, 11 April 1695).
- Christiana Fredericka (b. Spremberg, 17 May 1697 - d. Spremberg, 21 August 1722).
- Gustava Magdalena (b. Spremberg, 2 October 1699 - d. Spremberg, 3 October 1699).
Without surviving male issue, the line of Saxe-Merseburg became extinct upon his death.
| Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg House of Wettin Born: 2 September 1661 Died: 28 July 1738 | ||
| Preceded by Maurice Wilhelm |
Duke of Saxe-Merseburg 1731 – 1738 |
Succeeded by duchy reverted to the Electorate of Saxony |
| Persondata | |
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| Name | Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg |
| Alternative names | Henry of Saxe-Merseburg |
| Short description | Duke of Saxe-Merseburg (1731-1738) |
| Date of birth | 2 September 1661 |
| Place of birth | Merseburg |
| Date of death | 28 July 1738 |
| Place of death | Doberlug |
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