Albert II

Margrave of Meissen, Landgrave of Thuringia and Count Palatine of Saxony (1240-1314)
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Albert II

Summary

Albert II is a human[1]. Born in Meissen[2], he… he was born on +1240-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Erfurt[4]. He died on +1314-11-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Albert II was born in Meissen[2].
  • Albert II passed away in Erfurt[4].
  • Albert II was born on +1240-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Albert II died on +1314-11-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Albert II's father was Henry III[8].
  • Albert II's mother was Constance of Babenberg[9].
  • Among Albert II's spouses was Margaret of Sicily[10].
  • Albert II was married to Elisabeth von Orlamünde[11].
  • Albert II was married to Kunigunde of Eisenberg[12].
  • A child of Albert II was Frederick I Margrave of Meissen[13].
  • A child of Albert II was Dietrich IV, Landgrave of Lusatia[14].
  • A child of Albert II was Agnes of Meissen[15].
  • A child of Albert II was Albert of Meissen[16].
  • A child of Albert II was Heinrich of Pleissnerland[17].
  • A child of Albert II was Elisabeth von Thüringen[18].
  • Albert II held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Albert II worked as a ruler[6].
  • Albert II's image is recorded as Dresden Fürstenzug 083.JPG[20].
  • Albert II is recorded as male[21].
  • Albert II's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Albert II's family is recorded as House of Wettin[23].
  • Albert II's coat of arms image is recorded as Vollwappen Wettiner Landgraf Albrecht 1265.png[24].
  • Albert II's noble title is recorded as margrave[25].
  • Albert II's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 69782474[26].
  • Albert II's GND ID is recorded as 121358836[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Albert II was born in Meissen[2]. He was born on +1240-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Henry III[8]. His mother was Constance of Babenberg[9].

Career and Affiliations

Albert II worked as a ruler[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret of Sicily[10], 1237–1270[28], of Germany[29]; Elisabeth von Orlamünde[11], 1265–1327[30]; and Kunigunde of Eisenberg[12], a lady-in-waiting[31], 1245–1286[32]. Children include Frederick I Margrave of Meissen[13], a margrave[33], 1257–1323[34]; Dietrich IV, Landgrave of Lusatia[14], a ruler[35], 1260–1307[36], of Germany[37]; Agnes of Meissen[15], an aristocrat[38], 1264–1332[39], of Germany[40]; Albert of Meissen[16], 1270–1301[41]; Heinrich of Pleissnerland[17], 1256–1282[42]; and Elisabeth von Thüringen[18].

Death and Burial

Albert II died on +1314-11-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Erfurt[4].

Why It Matters

Albert II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Albert II born?

Born in Meissen[2], Albert II…

Where did Albert II die?

Albert II passed away in Erfurt[4].

Who were Albert II's parents?

Albert II's father was Henry III[8]. Albert II's mother was Constance of Babenberg[9].

Who was Albert II married to?

Albert II's spouses include Margaret of Sicily[10], Elisabeth von Orlamünde[11], and Kunigunde of Eisenberg[12].

What did Albert II do for work?

Albert II worked as ruler[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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