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Albert II Wittelsbach

duke of Bavaria

★ 1368 · Bavaria-Straubing ✝ 1397 · Q494305

Life

  1. 1368Born · Bavaria-Straubing
  2. 1397Died · Q494305
  3. duke of Bavaria

Their story

Albert II, Duke of Bavaria, was born in Bavaria-Straubing in 1368, a member of the illustrious House of Wittelsbach. As a duke of Bavaria, he held a significant position within the Holy Roman Empire during a period of complex political activity. Though his reign was relatively short, concluding with his death in 1397, he contributed to the administration of his ducal lands. His life intersected with the broader dynastic and territorial concerns of his era, marked by shifting alliances and the consolidation of power among the various German principalities. Albert II's historical legacy is tied to the enduring influence of the Wittelsbach family in European history.

Family

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