Albert II of Germany

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1397 — 1439

First Habsburg to permanently gain the German crown.

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Quick Facts

Born

1397

Died

1439

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score51.8

Albert II of Germany — Complete Timeline

1438 AD

Elected King of the RomansPolitical Action◆ Major

Albert was elected King of the Romans, succeeding his father-in-law Sigismund. This election made him the first Habsburg to permanently hold the German crown, establishing the dynasty's long-term claim to the imperial title.

Habsburg DynastyImperial Election

Impact: regionalconstructive

Crowned King of HungaryPolitical Action◆ Major

Albert was crowned King of Hungary following the death of Sigismund. His rule was contested by Polish and Ottoman interests, but he secured the crown through his marriage to Sigismund's daughter Elizabeth.

HungarySuccession

Impact: regionalconstructive

Crowned King of BohemiaPolitical Action

Albert was crowned King of Bohemia, but his rule was challenged by Hussite factions. The Hussite Wars had left Bohemia divided, and Albert's Catholic alignment faced resistance from the Utraquist nobility.

BohemiaHussite Conflict

Impact: regional

1439 AD

Campaign against the Ottoman EmpireWar◆ Major

Albert led a military campaign against the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans. The campaign was cut short by his death from dysentery at Neszm

Ottoman WarsBalkans

Impact: regionaltragic