Albert II

Summary

Albert II is a human^[1]. Born in Meissen^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1240^[3]. He passed away in Erfurt^[4]. He died on November 20, 1314^[5]. He worked as a ruler^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Albert II was born in Meissen^[2].
• Albert II passed away in Erfurt^[4].
• Albert II was born on January 1, 1240^[3].
• Albert II died on November 20, 1314^[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 is recorded as male^[20].
• Albert II's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Albert II's family is recorded as House of Wettin^[22].
• Albert II's noble title is recorded as margrave^[23].
• Albert II's Commons category is recorded as Albert II, Margrave of Meissen^[24].
• Albert II's given name is recorded as Albrecht^[25].
• Albert II's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[26].
• Albert II's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert II was born in Meissen^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1240^[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 November 20, 1314^[5]. He died in Erfurt^[4].

Why It Matters

Albert II has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

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].