ALBERT (1490-1545), elector and archbishop of Mainz, and archbishop of Magdeburg, was the younger son of John Cicero, elector of Brandenburg, and was born on the 28th of June |
ALBERT (1490-1545), elector and archbishop? of Mainz (Germany), and archbishop of Magdeburg?, was the younger son of John Cicero, elector of Brandenburg, and was born on the 28th of June |
Leo X. to conduct the sale of indulgences in his diocese to |
[Leo X]? to conduct the sale of indulgences in his diocese to |
potent influence on the course of the Reformation. When the |
potent influence on the course of the Reformation?. When the |
the emperor Charles V.) and by those of Francis I., king of |
the emperor Charles V) and by those of Francis I, king of |
|
hopes that he would be won over to the reformed faith; but |
hopes that he would be won over to Protestantism; but |
among the supporters of Catholicism, and was among the princes |
among the supporters of Catholicism, and was among the princes |
1525. His hostility towards the reformers, however, was not so extreme as that of his brother Joachim I., elector of |
1525. His hostility towards the reformers, however, was not so extreme as that of his brother Joachim I, elector of |
the league of Schmalkalden. The new doctrines nevertheless |
the league of Schmalkalden. The new doctrines nevertheless |
dominions. Albert adorned the Stiftiskirche at Halle and |
dominions. Albert adorned the Stiftiskirche at Halle and |
motto the words Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuae. A generous patron of ait and learning, he counted Erasmus among his |
motto the words Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuae. A generous patron of art and learning, he counted Erasmus? among his |
Intial text from 1911 encyclopedia |
Intial text from 1911 encyclopedia |