Albert II

duke of Austria

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Albert II was a member of the Habsburg dynasty and served as duke of Austria from infancy. He was also king of Hungary, king of Bohemia, and king of Germany from 1438. Albert II focused on maintaining peace within Germany by ending feuds and establishing administrative circles to settle disputes. Although he died in 1439 during a campaign against the Turks, his efforts helped stabilize the rule of his successors. The Habsburgs acquired significant territories, including Austria, Steiermark, Carniola, and later Kärnten and Carniola, solidifying their power in the region.12

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Germany and central Europe
…until the 14th century, when Albert II (1330–58) introduced a gold florin of Florentine character. The gros appeared with Frederick III (1440–93): thereafter, development was parallel with that of Germany, with thalers taking a prominent place. Those with the portrait of Maria Theresa acquired wide popularity on either side of…
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…until the 14th century, when Albert II (1330–58) introduced a gold florin of Florentine character. The gros appeared with Frederick III (1440–93): thereafter, development was parallel with that of Germany, with thalers taking a prominent place. Those with the portrait of Maria Theresa acquired wide popularity on either side of…
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Austria
Accession of the Habsburgs
…throne; but, under the brothers Albert II and Otto, Habsburg Austria received its first important accession of territory. In 1335 Kärnten and Carniola were acquired after the death of Henry of Gorizia, while, with the help of Luxembourg troops, Henry’s daughter Margaret Maultasch managed to retain the Tirol. Albert and…
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…throne; but, under the brothers Albert II and Otto, Habsburg Austria received its first important accession of territory. In 1335 Kärnten and Carniola were acquired after the death of Henry of Gorizia, while, with the help of Luxembourg troops, Henry’s daughter Margaret Maultasch managed to retain the Tirol. Albert and…
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