| Francis Erdmann Franz Erdmann von Sachsen, Engern und Westfalen (de) |
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| officially: Duke of Saxony, Angria and Westphalia colloquially: Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg |
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| Reign | 1665 – 1666 |
| Predecessor | Julius Henry |
| Successor | Julius Francis |
| Saxon consort | Sibylle Hedwig of Saxe-Lauenburg |
| House of | Ascania (by birth) |
| Father | Julius Henry |
| Mother | Elisabeth Sophia of Brandenburg |
| Born | 25 February 1629 Theusing |
| Died | 30 July 1666 (aged 37) Schwarzenbek |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Francis Erdmann of Saxe-Lauenburg (Theusing, *25 February 1629 – 30 July 1666*, Schwarzenbek), was duke of Saxe-Lauenburg between 1665 and 1666. He was the eldest son of Duke Julius Henry and his second wife Elisabeth Sophia of Brandenburg (Berlin, *13 July 1589 – 24 December 1629*, Frankfurt upon Oder), daughter of John George, Elector of Brandenburg.
In 1654 Francis Erdmann married his half-cousin Sibylle Hedwig of Saxe-Lauenburg (*30 July 1625 – 1 August 1703*, Ratzeburg), daughter of Duke Augustus. Since their marriage remained without heir Francis Erdmann was succeeded by his half-brother Julius Francis.
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Francis Erdmann, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg
Born: 25 February 1629 in Theusing Died: 30 July 1666 in Schwarzenbek |
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| Preceded by Augustus |
Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg 1665 – 1666 |
Succeeded by Julius Francis |