Henry V, Burgrave Of Plauen
Henry V of Plauen (9 October 1533, Andělská Hora (Karlovy Vary District), Andělská Hora – 24 December 1568, Hof, Bavaria, Hof; buried in the Mountain Church in Schleiz) was Burgrave of Meissen and Lord of Plauen and Voigtsberg. Life Henry V was the older of the two sons of Burgrave Henry IV, Burgrave of Plauen, Henry IV of Plauen from his marriage to Margaret Countess of Salm and Neuburg (1517–1573). On the death of his father, Henry V was still a minor. Therefore, King Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand of Bohemia promised about a month after his father's death to protect him and his younger brother against the princes of Reuss (state), Reuss. Henry IV had not only left his sons extensive holdings, but also a high debt and a disputes with the princes of Reuss. New debts arose from further court cases against the Reuss family. After Henry V had come of age, he at first ruled for himself and on behalf of his younger brother Henry VI, Burgrave of Plauen, H ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Henry IV, Burgrave Of Plauen
Henry IV of Plauen (1510, probably on 24 August, Hartenštejn Castle – 19 May 1554, Stadtsteinach, during the siege of the Plassenburg), was List of Bohemian High Chancellors, High Chancellor of the Kingdom of Bohemia, Burgrave of Meissen, Lord of Plauen, Gera, Greiz, Schleiz and Bad Lobenstein, Lord of Toužim, Hartenštejn Castle, Andělská Hora Castle and Žlutice. He also used the traditional title of Lord of Lázně Kynžvart and, apart from an intermezzo in 1547, he was Lord of Bečov nad Teplou as well. Life Henry IV was a member of the elder line of the House of Plauen. He was the son of Burgrave Henry III of Plauen († 1519) from his second marriage to Barbara of Anhalt-Köthen (1487-1532/33). Youth After the death of his father, Henry grew up first under the care of his mother, and, after her remarriage in 1521, under the supervision of a guardian specially appointed by his mother: Zdenko Leo Rosenthal, the High Burgrave to the crown of Bohemia, on Hartenšte ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Albert Alcibiades, Margrave Of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
Albert II (; 28 March 15228 January 1557) was the margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach (Brandenburg-Bayreuth) from 1527 to 1553. He was a member of the Franconian branch of the House of Hohenzollern. Because of his bellicose nature, Albert was given the cognomen ''Bellator'' ("the Warlike") during his lifetime. Posthumously, he became known as '' Alcibiades''. Biography Albert was born in Ansbach and, losing his father Casimir in 1527, he came under the regency of his uncle George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, a strong adherent of Protestantism. In 1541, he received Bayreuth as his share of the family lands, but as the chief town of his principality was Kulmbach, he is sometimes referred to as the Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach. His restless and turbulent nature marked him out for a military career; and having collected a small band of soldiers, he assisted Emperor Charles V in his war with France in 1543. The Peace of Crépy in September 1544 deprived him of th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1568 Deaths
Year 1568 ( MDLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. Events January–March * January 6 – In the Eastern Hungarian Kingdom, the delegates of Unio Trium Nationum to the Diet of Torda convene in a session that ends on January 13, during which freedom of religion is debated. * January 28 – The Edict of Torda, Europe's first declaration of religious freedom, is adopted by the Kingdom of Hungary. * February 7 – Members of a Spanish expedition, commanded by Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira, become the first Europeans to see the Solomon Islands, landing at Santa Isabel Island. * February 16 – Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba, governor of the Spanish Netherlands issues an edict condemning to death those who rebel against Spanish authority to combat religious unrest. * February 17 – Treaty of Adrianople (sometimes called the Peace of Adrianople): The Habsburgs agree to pay tribute to the Ottoma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1533 Births
Year 1533 (Roman numerals, MDXXXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. Events January–March * January 25 – King Henry VIII of England formally but secretly marries Anne Boleyn, who becomes his second queen consort. * January 26 – Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, is appointed Lord Chancellor of England. * February 4 – The Reformation Parliament is summoned into session by King Henry VIII of England, and meets until April 7. * February 8 – (15th waxing of Tabaung 894 ME) King Min Bin of Burma begins receiving tributes from the local lords of Bengal. * February 14 – By a treaty between the German city of Münster and the Holy Roman Empire, Münster is recognized as a Lutheran city. * February 18 – The order of the Clerics Regular of Saint Paul, more commonly called the Barnabites, is given papal approval by Pope Clement VII in the brief ''Vota per quae vos''. * March 30 – Thomas Cranm ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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House Of Reuss
Reuss ( ) was the name of several historical states located in present-day Thuringia, Germany. Several lordships of the Holy Roman Empire which arose after 1300 and became Imperial Counties from 1673 and Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, Imperial Principalities in the late 18th century were ruled by the House of Reuss. A varying number of these counties came into being by partition; they were partially merged and divided again. After the end of the empire in 1806, the principality of the elder line, as well as several of the younger, became sovereign member states of the German Confederation, with the younger ones merging into a unified principality by 1848. The two remaining territories became Federal prince, federal principalities of the German Empire in 1871, the Principality of Reuss Elder Line with the state capital of Greiz and the Principality of Reuss Younger Line with the state capital of Gera. Both states were ruled by the House of Reuss until the German Revolution of 191 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Christian II, Elector Of Saxony
Christian II (23 September 1583 – 23 June 1611) was Elector of Saxony from 1591 to 1611. Early life and background He was born in Dresden, the eldest son of Christian I, Elector of Saxony and Sophie of Brandenburg, the daughter of John George, Elector of Brandenburg. He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin. The Albertine Wettins had become enfeoffed with the Saxon electorate in 1547 after Duke Moritz of Saxony backed the emperor in the Schmalkaldic War, siding against his cousin, Elector Johann Friedrich I, of the agnatically senior Ernestine line. Moritz was succeeded in the electorate by his brother August, who remained staunchly Lutheran and a steadfast ally of the emperor, well-aware that the Albertine Wettins owed their status to imperial favour. August established much of Saxony's politically moderate tactics and policies that would be closely followed by Christian II. When August died in 1586, Christian I succeeded him as the Elector of Saxon ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toužim
Toužim (; ) is a town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,500 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as urban monument zone. Administrative division Toužim consists of 16 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Toužim (2,699) *Bezděkov (45) *Branišov (10) *Dobrá Voda (110) *Dřevohryzy (0) *Kojšovice (69) *Komárov (74) *Kosmová (166) *Lachovice (0) *Luhov (8) *Nežichov (33) *Políkno (27) *Prachomety (55) *Radyně (57) *Smilov (12) *Třebouň (92) Geography Toužim is located about south of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Teplá Highlands. The highest point is the hill Třebouňský vrch at above sea level. The Střela River originates in the municipal territory and flows through the town proper. History The first written mention of Toužim is in a document from 1354, where there was written about the site of a Premonstratensian provostry. T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kraslice
Kraslice (; ) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,400 inhabitants. It was a large and important town until World War II. It is known for the manufacture of musical instruments. Administrative division Kraslice consists of 15 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Kraslice (5,834) *Černá (12) *Čirá (29) *Hraničná (0) *Kámen (7) *Kostelní (16) *Krásná (87) *Liboc (11) *Mlýnská (18) *Počátky (15) *Sklená (20) *Sněžná (31) *Tisová (88) *Valtéřov (3) *Zelená Hora (135) Etymology The roots of the name derive from the medieval German ''Graz'', meaning "trimmed conifer twigs". The name ''Graslitz'' was then a diminutive of the word Graz. The Czech language, Czech name ''Kraslice'' is a transliteration of the German name and also literally means "blown easter egg". Geography Kraslice is located about north of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and northwest of Karlovy Vary. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bochov
Bochov () is a town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,900 inhabitants. Administrative division Bochov consists of 17 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Bochov (1,177) *Číhaná (7) *Dlouhá Lomnice (92) *Herstošice (26) *Hlineč (3) *Javorná (71) *Jesínky (1) *Kozlov (84) *Mirotice (21) *Německý Chloumek (22) *Nové Kounice (28) *Polom (12) *Rybničná (79) *Sovolusky (24) *Teleč (26) *Těšetice (46) *Údrč (99) Geography Bochov is located about southeast of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border of three nature regions. The eastern part of the municipal territory with the town proper lies in the Teplá Highlands, the western part lies in the Slavkov Forest, and a small part in the northeast extends into the Doupov Mountains. The highest point is the hill Mirotický vrch at above sea level. The Střela River flows along the southern municipal border. The area of Bochov is rich ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Andělská Hora Castle
Andělská Hora, also called Engelsburg in the Germanic form of the name, is a castle above the village of Andělská Hora (Karlovy Vary District), Andělská Hora, about southeast of Karlovy Vary, in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. The translation of "Andělská Hora" and "Engelsburg" is "Angel's Mountain." The ruins of Andělská Hora Castle stands upon a rock overlooking the village of Andělská Hora which lies just below. It was founded at the turn of the 14th to the 15th century by Boreš z Rýznburk, a noblemen from the Rýznburk family, as protection for their estates. The castle was destroyed by fire during the Thirty Years' War and abandoned in the 17th century. Di Duca, Mar''Czech Republic: The Bradt Travel Guide'' Bradt Travel Guides. p. 167. See also * List of castles in the Karlovy Vary Region References {{DEFAULTSORT:Andelska Hora Castle Castles in the Czech Republic Castles in the Karlovy Vary Region Ruined castles in the Czech Republi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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August, Elector Of Saxony
Augustus (31 July 152611 February 1586) was Elector of Saxony from 1553 to 1586. First years Augustus was born in Freiberg, the youngest child and third (but second surviving) son of Henry IV, Duke of Saxony, and Catherine of Mecklenburg. He consequently belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin. Brought up as a Lutheran, he received a good education and studied at Leipzig University. When Duke Henry IV died in 1541, he decreed that his lands should be divided equally between his two sons; but as his bequest was contrary to the Albertine Law, it was not carried out, and the dukedom passed almost intact to his elder son, Maurice. Augustus, however, remained on friendly terms with his brother, and to further his policy spent some time at the court of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor, in Vienna. In 1544, Maurice secured the appointment of his brother as administrator of the bishopric of Merseburg; but Augustus was very extravagant and was soon compelled to re ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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George Frederick I, Margrave Of Brandenburg-Ansbach
George Frederick of Brandenburg-Ansbach (; 5 April 1539 in Ansbach – 25 April 1603) was Margrave of Ansbach and Bayreuth, as well as Regent of Prussia. He was the son of George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach and a member of the House of Hohenzollern. He married firstly, in 1559, Elisabeth of Brandenburg-Küstrin (29 August 1540 – 8 March 1578). He married secondly, in 1579, Sophie of Brunswick-Lüneburg (30 October 1563 – 1639), daughter of William of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Dorothea of Denmark. George Frederick reigned in his native Ansbach, Franconia and Jägerndorf, Upper Silesia since 1556 and, after the death of his cousin Albert Alcibiades in 1557, also in Kulmbach. He took over the administration of the Duchy of Prussia in 1577, when the then-reigning Duke Albert Frederick became ill. He was the last of the old Franconia line of the House of Hohenzollern. Upon his death Ansbach and Kulmbach were inherited by younger princes of the Brandenburg line according t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |