Treaty of Leipzig
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The Treaty of Leipzig was signed on August 26, 1485 between Duke Ernest Wettin and Duke Albert Wettin, sons of Elector Frederick Wettin. Based on the terms of the treaty, Saxony was divided into two realms whereby Duke Ernest acquired the western regions and Duke Albert obtained the eastern regions. Duke Ernest established Wittenberg as the center of Ernestine Saxony, controlled the Duchy of Saxony, and proclaimed himself Landgravate of Thuringia. Duke Albert established Meissen as the center of Albertine Saxony and deemed himself Margravate of Meissen.
