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- Albert I was the first margrave of Brandenburg and founder of the Ascanian dynasties. He was one of the main leaders of 12th-century German expansion into eastern Europe.
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It was created in 1157 as the Margraviate of Brandenburg by Albert the Bear, Margrave of the Northern March. In 1356, by the terms of the Golden Bull of Charles IV, the Margrave of Brandenburg was given the permanent right to participate in the election of the Holy Roman Emperor with the title of Elector (German: Kurfürst).
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The Margraviate of Brandenburg (German: Markgrafschaft Brandenburg) was a major Principality of the Holy Roman Empire from 1157 to 1815 that played a pivotal role in the history of Germany and Central Europe.
Thereafter, the Slavs drove the Germans back, but from 1106, under Lothar, duke of Saxony (later German emperor), and Albert I the Bear, whom he made margrave of the North March (Nordmark) in 1134, German conquest, colonization, and Christianization of the region began in earnest.
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Albert I was the first margrave of Brandenburg and founder of the Ascanian dynasties. He was one of the main leaders of 12th-century German expansion into eastern Europe. In 1123 Albert inherited Saxon estates between the Harz Mountains and the middle reaches of the Elbe River from his father, Otto.
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Aug 24, 2016 · Albert the Bear, c.1100–1170, first margrave of Brandenburg (1150–70). He was a loyal vassal of Holy Roman Emperor Lothair II, who, as duke of Saxony, helped him take (1123) Lower Lusatia and the eastern march of Saxony. Albert lost these lands in 1131.
May 19, 2023 · Quick Facts about Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg. Reign: 1640-1688. Predecessor: George William. Successor: Frederick I. Born: February 16, 1620; Stadtschloss, Berlin, Brandenburg-Prussia. Died: April 29, 1688; Brandenburg-Prussia. Burial: Berlin Cathedral
Jul 7, 2024 · Frederick I was the elector of Brandenburg (as Frederick III), who became the first king in Prussia (1701–13), freed his domains from imperial suzerainty, and continued the policy of territorial aggrandizement begun by his father, Frederick William, the Great Elector. In 1688 Frederick succeeded to.
