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May 13, 2024 · Albert (born May 17, 1490, Ansbach—died March 20, 1568, Tapiau, East Prussia) was the last grand master of the Teutonic Knights from 1510 to 1525, and the first duke of Prussia (from 1525). He was a Protestant German ruler known chiefly for ending the Teutonic Knights’ government of East Prussia and founding a hereditary dukedom in its place.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 8, 2024 · Still deadly as well were many diseases, including the plague. It was that that killed Albert and his second wife, Anna Maria, on March 20, 1568. They died at Tapiau Castle. Their son, all of 15, was the next Duke of Prussia.
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2 days ago · Frederick III [a] (Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl; 18 October 1831 – 15 June 1888) was German Emperor and King of Prussia for 99 days between March and June 1888, during the Year of the Three Emperors. Known informally as "Fritz", he was the only son of Emperor Wilhelm I and was raised in his family's tradition of military service.
- 9 March 1888 – 15 June 1888
- Princess Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
May 13, 2024 · Located in France, this castle remains abandoned [and] frozen in time. Knowing what little we do about Østby is enough to recognize several factual deficiencies in this text.
3 days ago · The private assets of the House of Wittelsbach include the castles of Tegernsee Abbey, Wildenwart (near Frasdorf), Leutstetten (near Starnberg) and Kaltenberg as well as agricultural lands and forestry with an area of 12,500 hectares, real estate and industrial shares.
- 11th century
- Ludwig III
2 days ago · Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia ( German: Louis Ferdinand Victor Eduard Adalbert Michael Hubertus Prinz von Preußen; 9 November 1907 – 26 September 1994) was a member of the princely House of Hohenzollern, which occupied the Prussian and German thrones until the abolition of those monarchies in 1918.
2 days ago · So pack your bags and step into a world of knights and princesses, epic battles, and royal intrigue as you explore some of Germany’s best castles. Each visit promises a tour and a journey through time, painting a vivid picture of Germany’s past while creating unforgettable memories for your present.
