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Albert the Bear (German: Albrecht der Bär; c. 1100 – 18 November 1170) was the first margrave of Brandenburg from 1157 to his death and was briefly duke of Saxony between 1138 and 1142. Life [ edit ]
- 1157–1170
- Eilika of Saxony
Jan 11, 2024 · Albrecht I "The Bear", Margrave of Brandenburg. Son of Otto the Rich, Count von Ballenstedt and Elika Magnusdr von Ballenstedt, Duchess of Saxony ; Albert the Bear (German: Albrecht der Bär; c. 1100 – 18 November 1170) was the first margrave of Brandenburg from 1157 to his death and was briefly duke of Saxony between 1138 and 1142.
- circa 1096
- Ballenstedt, Anhalt, H.R.R.
Albert the Bear ( c. 1100–1170) in Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages Length: 119 words. Search for: 'Albert the Bear' in Oxford Reference ». (c.1100–1170)Member of the Ascanian dynasty, Albert was the first margrave of Brandenburg (marchio in Brandenborch, from the late 1150s). The nickname “the Bear” was assigned him by Helmold of ...
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. In 1123 Albert inherited Saxon estates between the Harz Mountains and the middle reaches of the Elbe River from his father, Otto the Rich.
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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. He was rewarded (1134) for his share in Lothair's first Italian campaign with the North ...
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The namesake of the order, Albert the Bear, was the first Margrave of Brandenburg from the House of Ascania. The origin of his nickname "the Bear" is unknown. This order originally had four ranks, i.e. Grand Cross, Commander 1st Class, Commander 2nd Class and Knight (1st Class). In 1854, the rank Knight 2nd Class was added.
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. He was rewarded (1134) for his share in Lothair's first Italian campaign with the North ...
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