Original: In 1826 , the states of Thuringia were reorganised : the last ruler of Saxe-Altenburg died without an heir ; the duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen became his successor , but he had to cede his own realm to Saxe-Meiningen .
Simplified: In 1826 , the Ernestine duchies were reorganised after the last ruler of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg died without an heir .