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Albert III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg

1414–1486 · 15th century · Also known as Albrecht Achilles

Albert III Achilles was a Hohenzollern prince, Margrave of Ansbach from 1440 and of Kulmbach from 1464, and Elector of Brandenburg from 1470. A renowned soldier and tournament fighter, he fought long wars against the city of Nuremberg and other neighbours. In 1473 he issued the Dispositio Achillea, which ruled that Brandenburg should pass undivided to the eldest son while the Franconian lands went to younger sons.

Albert III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg
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