Albert III, Duke of Saxony

Duke of Saxony (1443-1500)
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Albert III, Duke of Saxony

Summary

Albert III, Duke of Saxony is a human[1]. His place of birth was Grimma[2]. He was born on July 31, 1443[3]. He died in Emden[4]. He died on September 12, 1500[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony was born in Grimma[2].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony died in Emden[4].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony was born on July 31, 1443[3].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony died on September 12, 1500[5].
  • Burial took place at Meissen Cathedral[8].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony's father was Frederick II[9].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony's mother was Margaret of Austria[10].
  • Among Albert III, Duke of Saxony's spouses was Sidonie of Poděbrady[11].
  • A child of Albert III, Duke of Saxony was Duchess Katharina, Duchess Consort of Brunswick-Lüneburg[12].
  • A child of Albert III, Duke of Saxony was George, Duke of Saxony[13].
  • A child of Albert III, Duke of Saxony was Henry IV[14].
  • A child of Albert III, Duke of Saxony was Frederick of Saxony[15].
  • A child of Albert III, Duke of Saxony was Anne von Sachsen[16].
  • A child of Albert III, Duke of Saxony was Ludwig von Sachsen[17].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony held citizenship in Saxony[18].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony worked as a politician[6].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[20].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony is recorded as male[22].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony's family is recorded as House of Wettin[24].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony's noble title is recorded as duke[25].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony's Commons category is recorded as Albert III, Duke of Saxony[26].
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony's given name is recorded as Albert[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert III, Duke of Saxony was born in Grimma[2]. He was born on July 31, 1443[3]. His father was Frederick II[9]. His mother was Margaret of Austria[10].

Career and Affiliations

Albert III, Duke of Saxony's professions included politician[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19], a grade of an order[28] and Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[20], a grade of an order[29].

Personal Life

Among Albert III, Duke of Saxony's spouses was Sidonie of Poděbrady[11]. Children include Duchess Katharina, Duchess Consort of Brunswick-Lüneburg[12], an aristocrat[30], 1468–1524[31]; George, Duke of Saxony[13], a politician[32], 1471–1539[33], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34]; Henry IV[14], a ruler[35], 1473–1541[36], of Albertine Duchy of Saxony (1485-1547)[37]; Frederick of Saxony[15], an aristocrat[38], 1474–1510[39], of Germany[40]; Anne von Sachsen[16]; and Ludwig von Sachsen[17]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Albert III, Duke of Saxony died on September 12, 1500[5]. He passed away in Emden[4]. He is buried at Meissen Cathedral[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Albert III, Duke of Saxony include Albert Order[41], an order[42], in Kingdom of Saxony[43], founded in 1850[44].

Why It Matters

Albert III, Duke of Saxony has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Albert Order[41], an order[42], in Kingdom of Saxony[43], founded in 1850[44].

FAQs

Where was Albert III, Duke of Saxony born?

Albert III, Duke of Saxony was born in Grimma[2].

Where did Albert III, Duke of Saxony die?

Albert III, Duke of Saxony passed away in Emden[4].

Who were Albert III, Duke of Saxony's parents?

Albert III, Duke of Saxony's father was Frederick II[9]. Albert III, Duke of Saxony's mother was Margaret of Austria[10].

Who was Albert III, Duke of Saxony married to?

Albert III, Duke of Saxony's spouses include Sidonie of Poděbrady[11].

What did Albert III, Duke of Saxony do for work?

Albert III, Duke of Saxony worked as politician[6].

What awards did Albert III, Duke of Saxony receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[19] and Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[20].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Margaret of Austria
    Given name Albert, Albrecht
    Place of birth Grimma
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