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Albrecht Achilles

Type Figure Region Brandenburg Time 1414–1486 Also known as Albrecht Achilles、Albert Achilles、勃兰登堡的阿尔布雷希特三世、阿尔布雷希特三世

Albrecht Achilles (1414–1486), a distinguished Hohenzollern military and political figure nicknamed 'Achilles' for his knightly prowess;…

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  1. 1451–1455Ansbach · Holy Roman EmpireFrom 1451 Albrecht Achilles, as margrave of the Hohenzollern lands in Franconia, took an active part in imperial affairs and regional military conflicts. Renowned for his chivalry and military skill, his name 'Achilles' derived from his battlefield valor. During this period he also assisted his brother, Elector Frederick II of Brandenburg, in imperial business, establishing a firm base of rule in Franconia.
  2. 1455–1460Nuremberg · Holy Roman EmpireBetween 1455 and 1460 Albrecht played an active role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire, mediating between Emperor Frederick III and the imperial princes and taking part in discussions of imperial military reform. After the fall of Constantinople (1453) he was also an active participant in calls for crusade. His rule in Franconia grew ever more secure, while he maintained complex alliances and rivalries with neighboring princes.

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