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Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard

1367 – 1397

Albrecht I., Herzog zu Mecklenburg

CanonCoadjutor bishop
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About Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard

Lived 1367 – 1397 (aged 29–30). Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard was a canon and coadjutor bishop.

Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard (before 1377 – between 11 February and 15 July 1397) was Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard from 1392 until his death and also Coadjutor of the Bishopric of Dorpat.

Life He was the youngest child of Duke John I and his third wife Agnes of Lindow-Ruppin.

Albrecht I was probably born in 1367. After his father's death, he ruled Mecklenburg-Stargard jointly with his elder brothers John II and Ulrich I. In 1395 he moved to Livonia to become coadjutor to bishop Dietrich Damerau of Dorpat. He settles a dispute between his bishop and Konrad von Jungingen, the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. Early in 1396, Konrad writes in his diary: the bishop of Dorpat has invited one of the Lord of Mecklenburg and given him several castles and intends him to succeed to the bishopric.

Albert died in Dorpat between 11 February and 15 July and was buried there.

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Important facts

Born
1367, Burg Stargard
Birth century
Died
1397, Tartu
Occupation
Canon, coadjutor bishop
Positions held
Coadjutor bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard?

Albrecht I., Herzog zu Mecklenburg (1367–1397)

When was Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard born?

Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard was born in 1367 in Burg Stargard.

When did Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard die?

Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard died in 1397 in Tartu.

What was Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard's occupation?

Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard was a canon and coadjutor bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Stargard

· Wikidata: Q321964

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