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Albert of Brandenburg (German: Albrecht von Brandenburg; 28 June 1490 – 24 September 1545) was a German cardinal, elector, Archbishop of Mainz from 1514 to 1545, and Archbishop of Magdeburg from 1513 to 1545. Through his notorious sale of indulgences, he became the catalyst for Martin Luther's Reformation and its staunch opponent.
Albert (born June 28, 1490—died Sept. 24, 1545, Mainz [Germany]) was a margrave of Brandenburg, cardinal, and elector of Mainz, a liberal patron of the arts known chiefly as the object of the reformer Martin Luther’s attacks concerning the sale of indulgences. Albert was the younger son of John Cicero, elector of Brandenburg.
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The Indulgence issued by Leo X in 1514 for the building of the new St. Peter's in Rome, was entrusted to Albert (1517) for publication in Saxony and Brandenburg, This commission has been made by d'Aubigné and others the ground of many accusations against Albert and Leo X, as though they had used the Indulgence as a means of enriching ...
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Overview. Albert of Brandenburg. (1490—1545) Quick Reference. (1490–1545), elector of the Holy Roman Empire, archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, and administrator of Halberstadt. He was the younger son (b. 28 June 1490) of John Cicero, elector of ... From: Albert of Brandenburg in The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation »
May 23, 2018 · Frederick II became the first King of Prussia in 1701. Pop. (1999) 2,601,207. World Encyclopedia. Albert of Brandenburg, 1490–1568, grand master of the Teutonic Knights [1] (1511–25), first duke of Prussia (1525–68); grandson of Elector Albert Achilles of Brandenburg.
Died: Nov. 18, 1170. Founder: Ascanian dynasties. House / Dynasty: Ascanian dynasties. Albert I (born c. 1100—died Nov. 18, 1170) 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.
Brandenburg, Albert of. Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach. (only first 3 shown) Encyclopedias. Cardinal and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, born 28 June, 1490; died 24 September, 1545.
