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Albert of Brandenburg (German: Albrecht von Brandenburg; 28 June 1490 – 24 September 1545) was a German cardinal, elector, Archbishop of Mainz from 1514 to 1545, and Archbishop of Magdeburg from 1513 to 1545. Through his notorious sale of indulgences, he became the catalyst for Martin Luther's Reformation and its staunch opponent.
Albert (born June 28, 1490—died Sept. 24, 1545, Mainz [Germany]) was a margrave of Brandenburg, cardinal, and elector of Mainz, a liberal patron of the arts known chiefly as the object of the reformer Martin Luther’s attacks concerning the sale of indulgences. Albert was the younger son of John Cicero, elector of Brandenburg.
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Died: Nov. 18, 1170. Founder: Ascanian dynasties. House / Dynasty: Ascanian dynasties. 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.
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Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... Cardinal and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, born 28 June, 1490; died 24 September, 1545. As early as 1509 he was Prebendary in the Cathedral of Mainz; Archbishop of Magdeburg and Administrator of Halberstadt from 1513; Archbishop of Mainz ...
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. Albert was the only son of Otto, Count of Ballenstedt, [1] and Eilika, [2] daughter of Magnus Billung, Duke of Saxony.
May 23, 2018 · Albert of Brandenburg, 1490–1568, grand master of the Teutonic Knights [1] (1511–25), first duke of Prussia (1525–68); grandson of Elector Albert Achilles of Brandenburg.
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Overview. Albert of Brandenburg. (1490—1545) Quick Reference. (1490–1545), elector of the Holy Roman Empire, archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, and administrator of Halberstadt. He was the younger son (b. 28 June 1490) of John Cicero, elector of ... From: Albert of Brandenburg in The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation »
