Albrecht of Saxony

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Duke
gptkbp:birth_date 1443
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Meissen_Cathedral
gptkbp:children gptkb:Catherine_of_Saxony
gptkb:Henry,_Duke_of_Saxony
gptkb:Margaret_of_Saxony
gptkb:George,_Duke_of_Saxony
Frederick, Duke of Saxony
gptkbp:death_date 1500
gptkbp:father gptkb:Frederick_II,_Elector_of_Saxony
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Wettin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Albrecht of Saxony
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Construction of castles and fortifications
Political alliances through marriage
Establishment of trade routes
Support of the Reformation
Promotion of arts and sciences
Promotion of religious tolerance
Promotion of trade and commerce
Promotion of agricultural reforms
Support for the arts and architecture
Support for the development of infrastructure
Cultural exchanges with Italy
Promotion of education and literacy
Involvement in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire
Establishment of a standing army
Support for the Protestant cause
Support for the establishment of guilds
Military campaigns against the Ottomans
Establishment of a court culture
Development of mining industries
Involvement in the Holy Roman Empire politics
Support for Lutheran theologians
Support for the development of the arts and sciences
Influence on Saxon law and governance
Consolidation of the Saxon duchy
Promotion of local artisans and craftsmen
Diplomatic relations with Poland
Involvement in the politics of the Baltic Sea region
Support for the Habsburgs
Establishment of the University of Leipzig
Civic improvements in Dresden
Support for the Protestant Reformation in Germany
Establishment of Protestant churches
Involvement in the Council of Trent
Involvement in the German Peasants' War
Military reforms in Saxony
Strengthening the economy of Saxony
Expansion of territory through inheritance
Promotion of Saxon identity and culture
Support for the arts in the Renaissance style
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Margaret_of_Austria
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Ernest_of_Saxony
gptkbp:reign_end 1500
gptkbp:reign_start 1464
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Lutheranism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Anna_of_Denmark
gptkbp:successor gptkb:George_of_Saxony
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Saxony
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Queen_Amalie_of_Saxony
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7