Life
- 1490Born · Cölln
- 1513Roman Catholic Bishop of Halberstadt
- 1513Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg
- 1513apostolic administrator
- 1514Prince-Elector
- 1514Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz
- 1518cardinal
- 1545Died · Martinsburg
Their story
Albert of Mainz Hohenzollern, born in Cölln in 1490, rose to prominence as a significant figure in the Holy Roman Empire. He held multiple influential ecclesiastical and political titles, including Roman Catholic Bishop of Halberstadt, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg, and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz. As Prince-Elector, he played a crucial role in imperial affairs. His elevation to cardinal and appointment as apostolic administrator further underscored his considerable authority within the Church. Albert's life, marked by these high offices, concluded in 1545 at Martinsburg, leaving a lasting imprint on the religious and political landscape of his era.
Family
Parents: John Cicero Hohenzollern
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