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{geni:about_me} =Johann I, Markgraf von Brandenburg=
* Son of Albrecht II, Markgraf von Brandenburg and Mathilde von Meissen, of the house of Wettin
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'''JOHANN von Brandenburg, son of ALBRECHT II Markgraf von Brandenburg [Ballenstedt] & his wife Mathilde von Landsberg [Wettin]''' ([1208/13]-[3 Jun 1266/2 Feb 1267], bur Kloster Chorin). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names "Iohannem et Ottonem" as sons of "Albertus secundus"[277]. The Chronicon Sancti Michaelis Luneburgensis names "Iohannes et Otto marchiones" as brothers of "Megthildem filiam Ottonis marchionis", wife of "Ottonem filium [Willehelmi]"[278]. '''He succeeded his father in 1220 as JOHANN I joint Markgraf von Brandenburg, jointly with his brother, the Cronica Principum Saxonie names "Henricum comitem de Anahald" as their tutor[279].''' "Mechtildis…marchionissa Brandenburgensis, Johannes et Otto filii eius" purchased territories from the archbishop of Magdeburg, with the consent of "Henricus comes Ascharie, qui tutelam prefatorum nepotum nostrorum gerimus", by charter dated 20 Sep 1221[280]. "Johannes et Otto…marchioness Brandenburgensis" donated property to Kloster Arendsee by charter dated 6 Nov 1225 in memory of "patris nostri Alberti pie memorie marchionis Brandenburgensis"[281]. "Johannes…marchio Brandenburgensis" donated property to Kloster Neuendorf by charter dated 11 Dec 1233 with the consent of "nostri fratris marchionis Ottonis"[282]. The Markgrafs of Brandenburg were granted the advocacy of the city of Lübeck, whose citizens received exemption from customs dues in Holland, as part of Pope Innocent IV's strategy to attract support from the princes of northern Germany to the papal party in its dispute with Konrad IV King of Germany in [1252/53]. The result was that Markgraf Johann and his brother Markgraf Otto III participated in the second election of Willem II Count of Holland as King of Germany in Brunswick 25 Mar 1252, although they gave no support to Willem during the latter's campaign in Flanders in 1253[283]. The Annales Colbazienses record the death in 1266 of "Iohannes marchio Brandenburgensis"[284]. The Cronica Principum Saxonie records the death in 1266 of "Iohannes" and his burial "in abbacia Chorinensi Cisterciensis ordinis" which he had founded[285]. '''married firstly ([1233/35]) SOPHIE of Denmark, daughter of VALDEMAR II "Sejr/the Conqueror" King of Denmark & his second wife Infanta dona Berengaria de Portugal(1217-Flensburg 2 Nov 1247, bur Ribe, Franciscan Abbey).''' The Cronica Principum Saxonie names "Sophiam filiam Woldemari Regis Dacie, sororem Erici regis" as wife of "Iohannes", recording that she died "in Datia…1247 IV Non Nov" during a visit to negotiate an agreement with her brothers "regem Dacie Ericum et ducem Abel" and was buried "Ripis apud fratres Minores"[286].
'''married secondly (Papal dispensation 7 May 1255) JUTTA von Sachsen, daughter of ALBRECHT I Duke of Saxony [Askanier] & his second wife Agnes of Thuringia (-before 23 Dec 1287, bur Stendal Franciscan Monastery).''' The CronicaPrincipum Saxonie names "Iuttam…Elizabeth" as daughters of "Albertus dux" and his second wife Agnes, specifying that Jutta married "Iohannis marchio Brandenburgensis"[287], in a later passage naming "Iuttam filiam Alberti ducis Saxonie" as second wife of "Iohannes" and specifying that she had previously been betrothed to "Friderico imperatori"[288], although the latter is improbable.
'''Markgraf Johann I & his first wife had six children:'''
* 1. '''''JOHANN von Brandenburg''''' ([1233/42]-Tangermünde 10 Sep 1281, bur Kloster Chorin). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Iohannem…Ottonem…Conradum…Ericum" as sons of "Iohannes" and his wife Sophia[289]. He succeeded his father in [1266/67] as JOHANN II Markgraf von Brandenburg. "Johannes, Otto et Conradus, fratres, Marchiones Brandenburgenses" confirmed grants to Stendal by charter dated 1272[290]. "Johannes, Otto et Conradus, Marchiones Brandenburgenses" confirmed rights to the town of Pyritz by charter dated 14 Feb 1277[291]. Betrothed (1256) to Infanta doña BEATRIZ de Castilla, daughter of don ALFONSO X "el Sabio" King of Castile & his wife Infanta doña Violante de Aragón ([5 Nov/6 Dec] 1254-after 1280). The Cronica Principum Saxonie records the betrothal of "Iohannem [filium Iohannis]" and "filiam Alfusi regis Castelle"[292]. This betrothal was arranged by King Alfonso in order to attract the support of Brandenburg for his candidacy for the throne of Germany[293]. Although the name of the king's daughter is not specified in the source, it could only have been Beatriz as her older sister Berenguela was already betrothed at that date to Louis de France. '''married ([1258/62]) HEDWIG von Werle, daughter of NIKOLAUS I Herr von Werle zu Rostock [Mecklenburg] & his wife Jutta von Anhalt (-9 Sep 1287, bur Kloster Chorin).''' The Cronica Principum Saxonie names "filiam domini Nicolai Hedwigem" as the wife of "Iohannem [filium Iohannis]"[294]. Markgraf Johann II & his wife had two children:
>>>>>* a) '''JOHANN''' ([1259/70]-1292, bur Havelberg Cathedral). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Canon at Magdeburg 1290. Elected Bishop of Havelberg in 1290, but he failedto receive Papal confirmation due to his youth[295].
>>>>>* b) '''KONRAD''' ([1260/81]-[end 1308/14 Aug 1319], bur Stendal). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.
* 2. '''OTTO von Brandenburg''' ([1235/46]-[Nov/Dec] 1308, bur Kloster Chorin). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Iohannem…Ottonem…Conradum…Ericum" as sons of "Iohannes" and his wife Sophia, specifying thatOtto led the army against Magdeburg and was captured "1278 IV Id Ian" between "Vrose et Magdeburch", his brothers Johann and Konrad delivering "castrum Huneldesborch et Ovesvelde" for his release[296]. The Annales Lubicenses names "Agnetem filiam marchionis de Brandenborch, sororis Ottonis marchionis cum thelo et Hinrici marchionis dicti ane land"[297]. He succeeded his father in [1266/67] as OTTO IV "mit dem Pfeil" Markgraf von Brandenburg. "Johannes,Otto et Conradus, fratres, Marchiones Brandenburgenses" confirmed grants to Stendal by charter dated 1272[298]. "Johannes, Otto et Conradus, Marchiones Brandenburgenses" confirmed rights to the town of Pyritz by charter dated 14Feb 1277[299]. "Otto et Conradus…Marchiones Brandenburgenses et de Landsberge" granted the town of Königsberg free shipping rights along the Röhrike as far as Stettin by charter dated 26 Feb 1292[300]. "Otto…Brandenburg et de Landesberg marchio" granted Schloß Querfurt to the bishop of Brandenburg, with the consent of "fratris nostri Hinrici…patruelium nostrorum Johannis et Wolmari, de Brandenburg et de Landesberg Marchionum", by charter dated 10 Jan 1305[301]. He invaded Pomorze in Aug 1308 with his nephew Waldemar to enforce the family's claim to the territory[302]. '''married firstly (contract 29 Jan 1262) HEILWIG von Holstein, daughter of JOHANN I Graf von Holstein-Schaumburg in Kiel & his wife Elisabeth von Sachsen ([1250]-[3 Jan 1305/1307]).''' The Cronica Principum Saxonie names "Eilecham filiam Iohannis comitis Holtsacie" as wife of "Ottonem [filium Iohannis]"[303]. "Gerhardus et Johannes comites Holsatie" confirmed property held by "Herboldus de Herboldessen", with the consent of "…heredis fratris nostri Joannis…Heilwigis uxoris domini Ottonis Marchionis, Agnete uxoris domini de Rostock, Adolphi et Alberti…", by charter dated 17 Aug 1272[304]. '''married secondly (1308) as her second husband, JUTTA von Henneberg, widow of DIETZMANN Markgraf der Niederlausitz, daughter of BERTHOLD [VIII] Graf von Henneberg in Schleusingen & his wife Sophie von Schwarzburg ([1272]-25 Apr 1317).''' Johann Tylich’s Chronicon Missnense records that “Albertus Turingiæ Lantgravius...Tirzmannus alter filius” married “Juttam filiam Bertoldi comitis de Henneberg” but died childless[305]. Theprimary source which confirms her second marriage has not been identified.
* 3. '''KONRAD von Brandenburg''' ([1236/45]-Schwedt [15 Mar/21 May] 1304, bur Kloster Chorin). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Iohannem…Ottonem…Conradum…Ericum" as sons of "Iohannes" and his wife Sophia[306]. "Otto…Brandenburgensis Marchio" donated property to Kloster Arendsee by charter dated 2 Aug 1253 witnessed by "…Conradus filius frater nostri…"[307]. He succeeded his father in [1266/67] as KONRAD joint Markgraf von Brandenburg, jointly with his brothers. "Johannes, Otto et Conradus, fratres, Marchiones Brandenburgenses" confirmed grants to Stendal by charter dated 1272[308]. "Johannes, Otto et Conradus, Marchiones Brandenburgenses" confirmed rights to the town of Pyritz by charter dated 14 Feb 1277[309]. "Otto et Conradus…Marchiones Brandenburgenses et de Landsberge" granted the town of Königsberg free shipping rights along the Röhrike as far as Stettin by charter dated26 Feb 1292[310]. '''married (Papal dispensation 4o 19 Dec 1255, Zantoch 1260) KONSTANCJA of Poland, daughter of PRZEMYSŁ I Prince of Poznan, Kalisch and Gniezien [Piast] & his wife Elisabeth von Schlesien [Piast] ([1245/46]-8Oct 1281).''' The Cronica Principum Saxonie names "Constanciam filiam Primizlai ducis" as wife of "Conradum [filium Iohannis]", specifying that her dowry was "magna parte terre iuxta Wartam"[311]. Pope Alexander IV issued a dispensation for the marriage of “I. marchionis Brandeburgensis...Conradus natus ipsius marchionis” and “P. ducis Polonie...Constantia nata eiusdem ducis”, despite 4o consanguinity, dated 19 Dec 1255[312]. "Nos fratres Otto et Conradus…Marchiones de Brandenburg" donated property to Kloster Kolbatz, with the consent of "Johanne Marchione filio Conradi Marchionis", in memory of "…Domine Constantie matris iam dicti Johannis marchionis", by charter dated 17 Sep 1286[313]. Markgraf Konrad & his wife had four children (the primary sources which confirm their parentage and marriages have not yet been identified):
>>>>>* a) '''JOHANN von Brandenburg''' (1261-1305 after 10 Jan). "Nos fratres Otto et Conradus…Marchiones de Brandenburg" donated property to Kloster Kolbatz, with the consent of "Johanne Marchione filio Conradi Marchionis", in memory of "…Domine Constantie matris iam dicti Johannis marchionis", by charter dated 17 Sep 1286[314]. He succeeded as JOHANN IV Markgraf von Brandenburg. "Otto…Brandenburg et de Landesberg marchio" granted Schloß Querfurt to the bishop of Brandenburg, with the consent of "fratris nostri Hinrici…patruelium nostrorum Johannis et Wolmari, de Brandenburg et de Landesberg Marchionum", by charter dated 10 Jan 1305[315].
>>>>>* b) '''OTTO von Brandenburg''' (1262-[1297/98]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. He succeeded as OTTO VII Markgraf von Brandenburg.
>>>>>* c) '''WALDEMAR von Brandenburg''' (-Bärwalde 14 Aug 1319, bur Kloster Chorin). "Woldemarus…Brandenburgensis, Lusatie et de Landesbergk Marchio" confirmed donations of property to Kloster Marienwalde by "Otto patruus et Conradus pater noster", in memory of "dominorum Conradi patris et Johannis fratris nostri quondam de Brandenborch Marchionum", by charter dated 25 Sep 1305[316]. He succeeded in 1305 as WALDEMAR Markgraf von Brandenburg. "Otto…Brandenburg et de Landesberg marchio" granted Schloß Querfurt to the bishop of Brandenburg, with the consent of "fratris nostri Hinrici…patruelium nostrorum Johannis et Wolmari, de Brandenburg et de Landesberg Marchionum", bycharter dated 10 Jan 1305[317]. After his family had long asserted its claims to Pomorze [Pommerellen], Václav III [Wenzel] King of Bohemia (at that time claiming to succeed his father as king of Poland) granted Pomorze as a fiefto Markgraf Waldemar and his cousin Markgraf Hermann. Their right to Pomorze was recognised 17 Jul 1307 by Peter Święca of Nowe, a powerful local aristocrat, who rebelled against the rule of Wladysław "Łokietek/the Short" Princeof Poland. Waldemar invaded Pomorze in Aug 1308 with his uncle Otto. They were repelled by the Teutonic Knights, hired by the Poles to regain control of the area[318]. The Annales Colbazienses record the death in 1319 of "ultimus marchio de Brandenborch Woldemarus"[319]. Pulcawa's Bohemian Chronicle records the death in 1319 of "Woldemarus" and his burial "in Chorinensi monasterio"[320]. The Benessii de Weitmil Chronicon records the emergence in Sep1349 of a pretender claiming to be "Woldemarus Marchio Brandenburgensis" and his death ten years later[321]. '''married ([May/Oct] 1309) as her first husband, AGNES von Brandenburg, daughter of HERMANN II Markgraf von Brandenburg & his wife Anna of Austria ([1296/98]-28 Nov 1334).''' Pulcawa's Bohemian Chronicle names "Agnes" as the oldest of the three daughters of "Hermannus filius Ottonis longi" & his wife, specifying that she married "Woldemaro" butwas childless[322]. An undated memorial of the foundation of Kloster Arendsee names "Woldemari et Agnetis uxoris eius" among donors to the monastery[323]. She married secondly ([16 Sep/22 Dec] 1319, dispensation 4o 10 Dec 1320)as his second wife, Otto "der Milde" Herzog von Braunschweig und Lüneburg in Göttingen und Braunschweig. “Otte hertoghe van Brunsik un van Luneb, Otte un Wilhelm use sone” divided territories with “usen...vederen Otten, Magnus unErneste hertoghen van Brunswik”, providing for “hertoghe Otte...sin husvrouwe...Agnese” and naming “de Markgreue Woldemer” as her earlier husband, by charter dated 29 May 1322[324].
>>>>>* d) '''AGNES''' (-4 Jun 1330, bur Zerbst St Nikolai). Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 11 Jun 1310 under which "Woldemarus…Brandenburgensis, Lusacie et de Landesburch Marchio" granted rights to Stendal, subscribed by "Albertus de Anhalt comes noster sororius"[325]. "Agnes...relicta quondam...comitis Alberti in Anhalt...cum nostris filiis...Alberto et Woldemaro” donated property to Zerbst St. Bartholomäus by charter dated 1329[326]. '''married (1300) as his second wife, ALBRECHT I Graf von Anhalt in Köthen, son of SIEGFRIED Graf von Anhalt in Köthen und Dessau & his wife Katharina Birgersdotter of Sweden (-[17 Aug 1316/2 Mar 1317]).'''
* 4. '''ERICH''' ([1237/46]-Burg Grabow bei Magdeburg 21 Dec 1295, bur Magdeburg Cathedral). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Iohannem…Ottonem…Conradum…Ericum" as sons of "Iohannes" and his wife Sophia, specifying that Erich was "canonicus Coloniensis, Magdeburgensis, Halberstadtensis"[327]. Canon of St Bonifatius at Halberstadt 1264, provost 1267. Canon at Magdeburg Cathedral 1270. Canon at Köln Cathedral 1275. Archbishop of Magdeburg 1283.
* 5. '''HELENE''' ([before 1246]-7 Jun 1305, bur Weissenfels St Clara). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names "Helenam [uxor] marchio Thidericus Misnensis" as daughter of "Iohannes" and his wife Sophia[328]. '''married ([1253/58]) DIETRICH "der Weise" von Meissen, son of HEINRICH "der Erlauchte" Markgraf von Meissen und Niederlausitz & his first wife Konstanze of Austria [Babenberg] (1242-8 Feb 1285, bur Kloster Seuselitz).'''
* 6. '''son''' (Nov 1247-2 Nov 1247, bur Ripen Franciscan Monastery). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.
'''Markgraf Johann I & his second wife had five children:'''
* 7. '''MECHTILD''' (1257-before 1284). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Mechtildem et Agnetam" as daughters of "Iohannes" and his second wife Jutta, specifying that one married "rex Dacie" and the other "Bolizlaus filius Barnimi"[329]. m (before 14 Dec 1278) as his first wife, BOGISLAW von Pommern, son of BARNIM I Duke of Pomerania & his second wife Margareta von Werle [Mecklenburg] (before 1258-19 Feb 1309, bur Stettin Marienkirche). '''He succeeded his father in 1278 as BOGISLAW IV Duke of Pomerania zu Wolgast.'''
* 8. '''AGNES''' ([1258/61]-early Oct 1304, bur Ringsted Church). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Mechtildem et Agnetam" as daughters of "Iohannes" & his second wife Jutta, specifying that one married "rexDacie" and the other "Bolizlaus filius Barnimi"[330]. The Annales Lubicenses records the marriage in 1273 of "Ericus Danorum rex, Christofori filius" and "Agnetem filiam marchionis de Brandenborch, sororis Ottonis marchionis"[331]. The Vetus Chronica Sialandie records the death in 1304 of "comitissa Agnes, que prius fuit regina Danorum"[332]. The burial records of Ringsted record "Ericus rex, filius Erici regis" and "mater sua Agnes regina uxor regis Erici…filia Alberti marchionis Brandenburgensis" who died "III Kal Oct" in 1303[333]. '''married firstly (Schleswig 11 Nov 1273) ERIK V "Klipping" King of Denmark, son of CHRISTOFFER I King of Denmark & his wife Sambiria of Pomerelia''' ([Lolland 1249]-murdered Finderup, near Viborg 22 Nov 1286, bur Viborg Cathedral). '''married secondly (1293, Papal dispensation Anagni 3 Aug 1295) as his second wife, GERHARD II Graf von Holstein in Plön, son of GERHARD IGraf von Holstein in Itzehoe & his first wife Elisabeth von Mecklenburg (1254-Plön 28 Oct 1312, bur Hamburg Cathedral).'''
* 9. '''ALBRECHT''' ([1258/59]-[21 Aug 1292/16 Aug 1293]). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Albertum, Hermannum et Henricum" as sons of "Iohannes" and his second wife Jutta[334].
* 10. '''HERMANN''' ([1259/60]-1291 before 12 Jul, bur Havelberg Cathedral). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Albertum, Hermannum et Henricum" as sons of "Iohannes" and his second wife Jutta[335]. He was elected Bishop of Havelberg 1290.
* 11. '''HEINRICH [I] von Brandenburg ohne Land''' (1260-14 Feb 1318). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Albertum, Hermannum et Henricum" as sons of "Iohannes" and his second wife Jutta[336]. The Annales Lubicenses names "Agnetem filiam marchionis de Brandenborch, sororis Ottonis marchionis cum thelo et Hinrici marchionis dicti ane land"[337]. "Otto…Brandenburg et de Landesberg marchio" granted Schloß Querfurt to the bishop of Brandenburg, with the consent of "fratris nostri Hinrici…patruelium nostrorum Johannis et Wolmari, de Brandenburg et de Landesberg Marchionum", by charter dated 10 Jan 1305[338]. '''married ([Nov 1298/19 May 1303], Papal dispensation Anagni 19 May 1303) as her second husband, AGNES von Bayern, widow of HEINRICH Landgraf von Hessen, daughter of LUDWIG II "der Strenge" Duke of Bavaria, Pfalzgraf bei Rhein & his third wife Mechtild von Habsburg ([1276/78]-22 Jul 1345).''' Her origin is confirmed by the charter dated 21 Aug 1323 under which "Ludowicus…Romanorum Rex" granted rights to "Sophie…sororis nostre Agnetis, relicte quondam Henrici Marchionis Brandenburgensis, filie"[339]. BurchardArchbishop of Magdeburg agreed an alliance with “Agn der Margreuinen von Brandenborch unde tu Landesberch”, with the consent of “hertoghen Hinrike von Brunswik erem swaghere”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1318[340].
'''Markgraf Heinrich & his wife had four children:'''
>>>>>* a) '''JUTTA''' ([1299/1306]-[15 Jul 1325/early Feb 1327]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 16 Apr 1318 under which Burchard Archbishop of Magdeburg agreed an alliance with “Agn der Margreuinen von Brandenborch unde tu Landesberch” with the consent of “hertoghen Hinrike von Brunswik erem swaghere”[341]. '''married (before 16 Apr 1318) as his first wife, HEINRICH von Braunschweig-Grubenhagen, son of HEINRICH IHerzog von Braunschweig und Lüneburg in Grubenhagen und Salzderhelden & his wife Agnes von Meissen ([1289]-[10 Apr/8 Jun] 1351, bur Grubenhagen).''' He succeeded his father in 1322 as HEINRICH II "der Junge" Herzog von Braunschweig-Grubenhagen.
>>>>>* b) '''SOPHIE''' (1300-[1356]). "Ludowicus…Romanorum Rex" granted rights to "Sophie…sororis nostre Agnetis, relicte quondam Henrici Marchionis Brandenburgensis, filie" by charter dated 21 Aug 1323[342]. '''marriedMAGNUS I Herzog von Braunschweig und Lüneburg in Göttingen, son of ALBRECHT II "der Fette/der Feiste" Herzog von Braunschweig und Lüneburg in Göttingen und Braunschweig & his wife Richza von Werle ([1304]-[15 Jun/15 Aug] 1369, burLüneburg St Michaelis).'''
>>>>>* c) '''MARGARETE''' (1301-31 Mar 1347, bur Weissenfels St Klara). Abbess of St Klara at Weissenfels.
>>>>>* d) '''HEINRICH von Brandenburg''' ([1302/10]-early Jul 1320, bur Prenzlau Marienkirche).
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'''Johann I, Markgraf von Brandenburg''' (c. 1213; † April 4 1266 ) was from 1220 until his death, together with his brother, Otto III. the Pious, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margraviate_of_Brandenburg Margrave of Brandenburg].
Johann I, was the co-founder of the city [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin Berlin] with his brother Otto III.
The reign of the two [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascanian Askanian Margrave] was characterized by the long-range development of the land to the east of the last pieces of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teltow Teltow] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnim Barnim], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uckermark Uckermark], the Land of Stargard , the country Lebus and first parts of the east or in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neumark_%28region%29 Neumark] included. The domestic political importance and position of the Mark Brandenburg in the Holy Roman Empire , they were able to consolidate sustainable way, which was among others reflected in the fact that Johann's brother Otto was a candidate for the 1256 occupation of the royal throne in the kingdom. In addition, they founded several towns, and made themselves particularly to the development of the two founding cities of Cölln and Berlin. The neighboring Ascanian castle in Spandau they built from their preferred residence.
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Map of the [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/MarkBrandenburg.png Margraviate of Brandenburg]
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German Wiki page for [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Brandenburg Margraviate of Brandenburg]
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He was Margrave from 1220 to 1267.
Mkgr av Brandenburg.
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