Albert VI, Archduke of Austria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Albert VI |
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| Duke of Styria, Carinthia and Carniola | |
| Reign | 10 June 1424 – 2 December 1463 |
| Predecessor | Ernest |
| Successor | Frederick V |
| Archduke of Austria | |
| Reign | 23 November 1457 – 2 December 1463 |
| Predecessor | Ladislaus |
| Successor | Frederick V |
| Born | 18 December 1418 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 2 December 1463 (aged 44) Vienna, Austria |
| Burial | St. Stephen's Cathedral |
| Spouse | Mechthild of the Palatinate |
| House | Habsburg |
| Father | Ernest, Duke of Austria |
| Mother | Cymburgis of Masovia |
Albert VI (born December 18, 1418 – died December 2, 1463) was an important ruler from the House of Habsburg. He was a Duke of Austria starting in 1424. Later, in 1453, he became an Archduke, which was an even higher title.
Albert ruled over parts of Austria, including Styria, Carinthia, and Carniola. From 1457 until his death, he also ruled over the main part of Austria. He often had disagreements with his older brother, Frederick III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor. People said Albert was very energetic and sometimes acted without thinking, which was different from his brother.
Biography
Albert was born in Vienna, a city in Austria. His father was Ernest the Iron, who was a duke. His mother was Cymburgis of Masovia, a princess.
When Albert's father died in 1424, Albert and his brother were still very young. Their uncle, Duke Frederick IV, became their guardian. He looked after them and managed their lands.
As Albert grew up, he wanted to have more power and rule his own lands. But for a long time, he didn't get full control. This caused problems between him and his older brother, Frederick V (who later became Emperor Frederick III).
In 1439, both their uncle Frederick IV and King Albert II of Germany died. Frederick V then became the guardian for their young sons. This meant Frederick V now controlled almost all the lands belonging to their family, the Habsburgs.
Albert was not happy about this. In 1446, he started to argue with his brother. He demanded control over some of the lands that Frederick V was ruling.
The conflict between the brothers became even bigger in 1457. This happened when Duke Ladislaus Posthumous of Austria died without any children. Frederick, who was already the Holy Roman Emperor, inherited these lands.
Albert then took action. In 1458, he took control of the western part of Austria, which was "above the Enns river." He ruled this area from the city of Linz. It was a small but separate principality.
In 1462, Albert also took over the rule of Austria below the Enns river, which is now Lower Austria. He even laid siege to Frederick in the Hofburg in Vienna.
However, Albert died the very next year, in 1463. He did not have any children. Because of this, all the lands he had ruled went back to his older brother, Frederick III.
In 1452, Albert had married Mechthild of the Palatinate. She was the daughter of Count Palatine Louis III. Albert is also remembered for starting the University of Freiburg in 1457.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto VI de Austria para niños
