The Dresden district of Antonstadt (now part of the Neustadt) and Antonplatz were named in his honor during his lifetime. Personal Life
A large bronze bust of the king, created by Ernst Rietschel , stands at Hohenthalplatz in Dresden-Friedrichstadt to commemorate his support for the district's incorporation into the city. Expand map Historical Landmarks City Areas Anton der GГјtige.rar
Following civil unrest in 1830, Anton signed Saxony's first constitution on September 4, 1831, making him the kingdom's first constitutional monarch. The Dresden district of Antonstadt (now part of
Anton Clemens Theodor Maria Joseph Johann Evangelista Johann Nepomuk Franz Xaver Aloys Januar. Reign: June 6, 1836. Born: December 27, 1755, in Dresden . Died: June 6, 1836, at Pillnitz Castle near Dresden. Predecessor: His older brother, Frederick Augustus I. Successor: His nephew, Frederick Augustus II. Major Achievements and Events Anton Clemens Theodor Maria Joseph Johann Evangelista Johann
(Anthony the Kind) was the King of Saxony from 1827 to 1836. He is best known for overseeing Saxony's transition into a constitutional monarchy and for his reputation as a gentle ruler. Key Biographical Details
Anton was the third surviving son of Elector Frederick Christian. He originally had a deep interest in music and genealogy and had even considered entering the priesthood before his succession. He married twice—first to Maria Carolina of Savoy and later to Maria Theresa of Austria —but all his children died in infancy.