Albert I, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg

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Albert I, Duke of Brunswick

Member of the House of Welf

Albert the Tall, a member of the House of Welf, was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1252 and the first ruler of the newly created Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1269 until his death. Wikipedia

Born: 1236

Died: August 15, 1279 (age 43 years)

Parents: Otto I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Matilda of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Grandchildren: Magnus I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Otto the Mild, Ernest I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen, and more

Grandparents: William of Winchester, Lord of Lunenburg, Albert II, Margrave of Brandenburg, and Helena of Denmark

Children: Albert II, Duke of Brunswick, Henry I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen, William I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and more

Partner: Alessina (1265–)