Albert I, Margrave of Meissen

Albert I
Margrave of Meissen
Depiction of Albert's tomb slab (1692)
Reign18 February 1190 – 1195
PredecessorOtto II
SuccessorEmperor Henry VI
Born1158
Died24 June 1195
Krummenhennersdorf, Meissen
BuriedAltzella Abbey
Noble familyHouse of Wettin
Spouse(s)Sophie, daughter of Frederick, Duke of Bohemia
FatherOtto II, Margrave of Meissen
MotherHedwig of Brandenburg

Albert I (1158 – 24 June 1195), called the Proud (German: Albrecht der Stolze), a member of the House of Wettin, was the Margrave of Meissen from 1190 until his death.

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