Albert of Mainz

German elector and cardinal (1490-1545)
Person human Q60951
Albert of Mainz
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Albert of Mainz

Summary

Albert of Mainz is a human[1]. Born in Old Cölln[2], he… he was born on June 28, 1490[3]. He died in Martinsburg[4]. He died on September 24, 1545[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (222 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Albert of Mainz's place of birth was Old Cölln[2].
  • Albert of Mainz died in Martinsburg[4].
  • Albert of Mainz was born on June 28, 1490[3].
  • Albert of Mainz died on September 24, 1545[5].
  • Albert of Mainz is buried at Mainz Cathedral[9].
  • Albert of Mainz's father was John Cicero, Elector of Brandenburg[10].
  • Albert of Mainz's mother was Margaret of Thuringia[11].
  • Albert of Mainz held citizenship in Margraviate of Brandenburg[12].
  • Albert of Mainz worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Albert of Mainz worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Albert of Mainz's field of work was Protestant Reformation[13].
  • Albert of Mainz held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz[14].
  • Albert of Mainz held the position of Prince-Elector[15].
  • Albert of Mainz held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Albert of Mainz held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Halberstadt[17].
  • Albert of Mainz held the position of apostolic administrator[18].
  • Albert of Mainz held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg[19].
  • Albert of Mainz was educated at European University Viadrina[20].
  • Albert of Mainz's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Albert of Mainz is recorded as male[22].
  • Albert of Mainz's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Albert of Mainz's family is recorded as House of Hohenzollern[24].
  • Albert of Mainz's noble title is recorded as margrave[25].
  • Albert of Mainz's official residence is recorded as Moritzburg[26].
  • Albert of Mainz's Commons category is recorded as Albrecht of Brandenburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert of Mainz's place of birth was Old Cölln[2]. He was born on June 28, 1490[3]. His father was John Cicero, Elector of Brandenburg[10]. His mother was Margaret of Thuringia[11].

Education

Albert of Mainz's education included a stint at European University Viadrina[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Albert of Mainz's field of work was Protestant Reformation[13]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz[14], a historical episcopal title[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0747[30]; Prince-Elector[15], a historical position[31]; cardinal[16], a title[32]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Halberstadt[17]; apostolic administrator[18], a position[33]; and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg[19], a historical episcopal title[34], in Archbishopric of Magdeburg[35], founded in 0968[36].

Personal Life

Albert of Mainz's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Albert of Mainz died on September 24, 1545[5]. He passed away in Martinsburg[4]. He is buried at Mainz Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Albert of Mainz ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (222 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Albert of Mainz born?

Born in Old Cölln[2], Albert of Mainz…

Where did Albert of Mainz die?

Albert of Mainz passed away in Martinsburg[4].

Who were Albert of Mainz's parents?

Albert of Mainz's father was John Cicero, Elector of Brandenburg[10]. Albert of Mainz's mother was Margaret of Thuringia[11].

What did Albert of Mainz do for work?

Albert of Mainz worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Albert of Mainz go to school?

Albert of Mainz was educated at European University Viadrina[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Q110286169. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at European University Viadrina
    Depicted by Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg - The Small Plate, The Mass of St Gregory with Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
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