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Albert III of Saxony (the Bold)

Type Figure Region Saxony Time 1443–1500 Also known as Elector of Saxony

Albert III (1443–1500), Elector of Saxony, nicknamed 'the Bold'. He took control of Saxony in 1468 after his brother Ernst, consolidated Wittenberg–D…

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  1. 1471–1475Wittenberg · SaxonyAfter his brother Ernst's death he took full control of Saxony, reorganized territorial administration and finances, strengthened the authority of the Wittenberg court, and began expanding Dresden as a residence, securing a stronger voice for the Wettin family in Central Europe's princely order.
  2. 1476–1480Dresden · SaxonyAt the imperial level he interacted with powerful states such as Brandenburg and Bavaria, watched imperial succession and princely alliances, and consolidated Saxony's sphere along the Elbe through marriage and diplomacy.

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