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Prince Albert, Duke of Teschen

1738–1822 · 18th century · Also known as Albert of Saxe-Teschen, Albert Casimir of Saxony

Prince Albert, Duke of Teschen, was a son of Augustus III of Poland who married Archduchess Maria Christina, daughter of Maria Theresa, and received the Duchy of Cieszyn in 1766. He governed Hungary and the Austrian Netherlands for the Habsburgs and assembled the great collection of drawings and prints now held by the Albertina in Vienna.

Prince Albert, Duke of Teschen
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Duchy of Cieszyn

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