21 December 1336 - 18 May 1406
House: House of Wettin
Titles: Margrave of Meissen, Landgrave of Thuringia
Balthasar, Landgrave of Thuringia, was born on 21 December 1336 in Weißenfels. He was the second son of Frederick the Serious and Mathilde of Bavaria. After his father's death in 1349, his elder brother Frederick the Austere became regent and guardian for Balthasar and his brothers. Upon reaching maturity, Balthasar and his brother William ruled jointly with Frederick until his death.
Balthasar died on 18 May 1406 at the age of 69 at the Wartburg in Eisenach. Following his death, the Landgraviate of Thuringia was succeeded by his son, Frederick IV.
Death: Died at age 69 at the Wartburg in Eisenach.
Children: 1 son, 1 daughter
Marriages: Margaret of Nuremberg, Anna of Saxe-Wittenberg
Parents: Frederick II, Margrave of Meissen, Mathilde of Bavaria