Albert I of Habsburg (German: Albrecht I.) (July 1255 – 1 May 1308) was a Duke of Austria and Styria from 1282 and King of Germany from 1298 until his assassination. He was the eldest son of King Rudolf I of Germany and his first wife Gertrude of Hohenberg. Sometimes referred to as 'Albert the One-eyed' because of a battle injury that left him with a hollow eye socket and a permanent snarl.
Albert I of Habsburg is crowned King of Germany at Aachen Cathedral
Albert I of Habsburg (German: Albrecht I.) (July 1255 – 1 May 1308) was a Duke of Austria and Styria from 1282 and King of Germany from 1298 until his assassination.
Historical Significance
Albert I of Habsburg (German: Albrecht I.
Events Before
Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan departs Mingzhou for Angkor, chief city of the Khmer Empire; he will be the first foreigner
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Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos
Pope Boniface VIII decree Clericis Iaicos
Illuminated Hebrew Bible, the "Rothschild Pentateuch", signed and completed by scribes Elijah ben Meshullam and Elijah b
Illuminated Hebrew Bible, the "Rothschild Pentateuch", signed and completed by scribes Elijah ben Meshullam and Elijah ben Jehiel (now in the Getty Museum) [1]
Battle of Stirling Bridge: Scottish rebel William Wallace defeats the English
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Monaco gains independence
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Events After
Pope Boniface VIII issues papal bull (decree) instating a Jubilee Year, granting forgiveness of sins and debts for those
Pope Boniface VIII issues papal bull (decree) instating a Jubilee Year, granting forgiveness of sins and debts for those who fulfill various conditions
Edward of Caernarfon (later Edward II) becomes the first English Prince of Wales
Edward II (25 April 1284 – 21 September 1327), also known as Edward of Caernarfon or Caernarvon, was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed in January 1327.
Battle at Breukelen: Holland vs Lichtenberg
Battle at Breukelen: Holland vs Lichtenberg
Pope Boniface VIII's decree Ausculta fili (only nominee)
Pope Boniface VIII's decree Ausculta fili (only nominee)
Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare
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Round Table tournament held near Winchester, England, in imitation of King Arthur, to commemorate betrothal of daughter
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After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks un
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Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Princess Margaret (15), daughter of Edward I of England marries Duke Brabant John II (14) at Westminster Abbey, London
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Albert I of Habsburg (German: Albrecht I.) (July 1255 – 1 May 1308) was a Duke of Austria and Styria from 1282 and King of Germany from 1298 until his assassination. He was the eldest son of King Rudolf I of Germany and his first wife Gertrude of Hohenberg. Sometimes referred to as 'Albert the One-eyed' because of a battle injury that left him with a hollow eye socket and a permanent snarl.
- Why is Albert I of Habsburg is crowned King of Germany at Aachen Cathedral significant?
- Albert I of Habsburg (German: Albrecht I.