Albert III of Austria

MedievalEmperorAustria1349 — 1395

Habsburg duke who founded the Albertinian line.

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Quick Facts

Born

1349

Died

1395

Country

Austria

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score53.4

Albert III of Austria — Complete Timeline

1379 AD

Founded the Albertinian Line of the HabsburgsPolitical Action◆ Major

Albert III, along with his brother Leopold III, divided the Habsburg territories in the Treaty of Neuberg. Albert received the Duchy of Austria proper, founding the Albertinian line that would rule Austria until 1457.

DivisionHabsburgAustria

Impact: regional

1386 AD

Defeated at the Battle of SempachWar◆ Major

Albert III led an Austrian army against the Swiss Confederacy at Sempach. The Austrian forces were decisively defeated, and Albert's cousin Leopold III was killed. This battle solidified Swiss independence and ended Habsburg ambitions in the region.

BattleSwiss ConfederacyDefeat

Impact: regionaltragic