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Frederick II, Elector of Brandenburg

1413–1471 · 15th century · Also known as Frederick Irontooth

Frederick II, called Irontooth, was Elector of Brandenburg from 1440 to 1470, son of Frederick I. He broke the independence of the twin towns of Berlin and Cölln in 1448 and began a castle on the Spree that became the Hohenzollern residence. He also bought back the Neumark from the Teutonic Order in 1455, and abdicated in favour of his brother Albert Achilles.

Frederick II, Elector of Brandenburg
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