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Albert Achilles

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Albert Achilles , 1414-86, elector of Brandenburg (1470-86); third son of Elector Frederick I . He succeeded his brother in 1470. Anxious to consolidate Hohenzollern power in Brandenburg, he issued (1473) the Dispositio of Achillea, which decreed that the title of elector should pass to the eldest son. This established the law of primogeniture in Brandenburg. The Dispositio remained in force until 1918. Author not available, ALBERT ACHILLES. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Albert of Brandenburg
...25), first duke of Prussia (1525-68); grandson of Elector Albert Achilles of Brandenburg. In 1525 he became a Protestant, and on the...duchy remained under Polish suzerainty. On the extinction of Albert's line (1618), Prussia passed to the senior line of Brandenburg... Read more
Lewis, Richard (Thomas, Thomas)
...Glyndebourne début 1947. Sang Peter Grimes at CG 1947 and Albert Herring with EOG 1948. Created role of Troilus in Troilus and...1955, and roles of Mark ( The Midsummer Marriage , 1955) and Achilles ( King Priam , 1962). Sang in f.p. of Stravinsky's Canticum... Read more

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