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May 6, 2024 · The purpose was to settle a dispute between the powerful Archbishop of Mainz and the Landgrave of Thuringia. The dispute centred around the ownership of lands and castles in the region. The Archbishop of Mainz, Konrad I von Wittelsbach, claimed that the Landgrave of Thuringia, Ludwig III, had unlawfully seized some of his territories.
6 days ago · Elizabeth was — and remains — a very popular saint within Germany, especially in Thuringia, a region that borders Luther’s Saxony, and in Marburg, home of a Gothic church named in her honor and the site of Luther’s famous debate with Ulrich Zwingli. Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse, a supporter of the Reformation, was also one of her ...
4 days ago · After the Wittenberg line of the Ascanians became extinct, the Electorate was given to Frederick, Margrave of Meissen and Landgrave of Thuringia, of the House of Wettin. Frederick II the Gentle (Friedrich der Sanftmütige) 22 April 1412: 4 January 1428 – 7 September 1464: 7 September 1464: Duchy of Saxony and Electorate of Saxony: Margaret of ...
May 13, 2024 · Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia, was King Andrew II of Hungary’s daughter. While she could have indulged in an extravagant lifestyle, she chose a life of simplicity, sacrifice, service, and holiness. At age 14, she married Louis of Thuringia, who became king at age 18. They had three children together.
4 days ago · Landgrave of Thuringia: Anne of Austria 1432–1462: Ladislaus the Posthumous 1440–1457 King of Hungary: Elizabeth of Austria 1436–1505: Casimir IV Jagiellon 1427–1492 King of Poland: Joanna 1479–1555 Queen of Castile and Aragon: Philip I the Handsome 1478–1506 King of Castile: John 1478–1497 Prince of Asturias: Margaret 1480–1530 ...
May 1, 2024 · In the states of Hessen, Thuringia, and Saxony-Anhalt, Central Germany has a rich history and natural beauty. From the river valleys of Hessen to the rolling hills and dense forests of Thuringia, the landscape provides a dramatic backdrop for the region’s castles.
1 day ago · Erfurt (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁfʊʁt] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the Central German state of Thuringia.It lies in the wide valley of the River Gera, in the southern part of the Thuringian Basin, north of the Thuringian Forest, and in the middle of a line of the six largest Thuringian cities (Thüringer Städtekette), stretching from Eisenach in the west, via Gotha, Erfurt ...
