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Albert the Bear

c. 1100–1170 · 12th century · Also known as Albert I of Brandenburg

Albert the Bear was a prince of the Ascanian house who received the Northern March from Lothair III in 1134. He inherited Brandenburg from the Hevelli prince Pribislav-Henry and secured it in 1157, taking the title Margrave of Brandenburg. He took part in the Wendish Crusade of 1147 and brought German settlers into the conquered Slavic lands.

Albert the Bear
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Duchy of SaxonyMilitary, DeclineMargraviate of BrandenburgFoundation, Summary

Mentioned in 5 state histories

Principality of the HevelliPrince-Bishopric of BrandenburgNorthern MarchLutician FederationMargraviate of Brandenburg

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