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Albert V (German: Albrecht V.) (29 February 1528 – 24 October 1579) was Duke of Bavaria from 1550 until his death. He was born in Munich to William IV and Maria Jacobäa of Baden.
Contents. Albert V. duke of Bavaria. Learn about this topic in these articles: role in museum development. In museum: Royal collections. …II at Prague and of Albert V, duke of Bavaria, who from 1563 to 1571 had buildings designed and erected to house his collections in Munich.
Apr 26, 2024 · A portrait of Albreccht V, Duke of Bavaria by Hans Mielich, 16th century. In 1558 Albrecht V, Duke of Bavaria acquired the library of the humanist, orientalist, philologist, and theologian, Johann Albrecht Widmannstetter. This was the origin of the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München.
V., duke of Bavaria (b. Feb. 29, 1528; d. Oct. 24, 1579), was the Son of Duke William IV., whom he succeeded in 1550. The rulers of Bavaria had remained faithful to the Roman Catholic Church during the progress of the Reformation; but in spite of their endeavors the new ideas gained many adherents among both the nobility and the citizen class.
Albrecht (Albert) V, Duke of Bavaria from 1550 to 1579, was born 29 February 1528, son of Wilhelm IV, Duke of Bavaria (1493-1550) and Jakobaea of Baden (1507-1580). He succeeded his father as duke upon his father's death in 1550.
It features finely executed illustrations of military and civil costumes, liveries, and war ensigns in use between 1508 and 1551 at the court of the Bavarian dukes, William IV (born 1493, reigned 1508--50) and his son, Albert V (born 1528, reigned 1550--79).
other name:(Duke) Bavaria. other name:Albrecht V. Details. individual; ruler; German; Male. Life dates. 1528-1579. Biography. Son of William IV of Bavaria, whom he succeeded in 1550. Married Anna of Austria, daughter of Ferdinand I (q.v.), in 1547.
