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The Margraviate of Brandenburg (German: Markgrafschaft Brandenburg) was a major principality of the Holy Roman Empire from 1157 to 1806 that played a pivotal role in the history of Germany and Central Europe.
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Köpenick may therefore be considered one of the oldest settlements in the Margraviate of Brandenburg, predating Spandau, Berlin and Cölln, which was first mentioned in a 1237 deed. For the most part of its history, the town was known as Cöp(e)nick.
But until the end of the old empire, the King of Prussia, in his office as Margrave of Brandenburg and hence Arch-Chamberlain of the Holy Roman Empire, carried the king’s sceptre during the coronation procession and handed him water and towel to wash his hands before the coronation meal.
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The Margraviate and the Duchy of Prussia joined hands in the year 1618 to form Brandenburg-Prussia. In 1701, the state was prominent as the Kingdom of Prussia. In the early 900s, Henry the Fowler and his successors occupied territory up to the Oder River.
The margraviate of Brandenburg was created when the Holy Roman Empire conquered the area in the 12 th century. Its first margrave was Albrecht the Bear who belonged to the house of Askanien, he and his descendants expanded Brandenburg through marriage, purchase and war so it became one of the most important principalities in the Holy Roman Empire.
The Margraviate of Brandenburg was a major principality of the Holy Roman Empire from 1157 to 1806. It played a pivotal role in the history of Germany and Central Europe. The House of Hohenzollern came to the throne of Brandenburg in 1415.
The earliest Germanic inhabitants were replaced by Slavic Wends, who in turn were overcome in the 12th century by Albert the Bear, margrave of Brandenburg. It became one of the seven electorates of the Holy Roman Empire in 1356. Under the elector Frederick William (1640–88), Brandenburg-Prussia grew to be a leading power.
