Albert II, Duke of Austria
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Albert II (12 December 1298[dubious – discuss] – 16 August 1358), known as the Wise or the Lame, a member of the House of Habsburg, was duke of Austria and Styria from 1330, as well as duke of Carinthia and margrave of Carniola from 1335 until his death.
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Albert II | |
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Duke of Austria and Styria | |
Reign | 13 January 1330 – 16 August 1358 |
Predecessor | Frederick the Fair |
Successor | Rudolf IV |
Duke of Carinthia | |
Reign | 2 April 1335 – 16 August 1358 |
Predecessor | Henry of Bohemia |
Successor | Rudolf IV |
Born | 12 December 1298 Habsburg Castle, Swabia |
Died | 16 August 1358(1358-08-16) (aged 59) Vienna, Austria |
Spouse | Johanna of Pfirt |
Issue | Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria Catherine Margaret Frederick III of Austria Albert III, Duke of Austria Leopold III, Duke of Austria |
House | House of Habsburg |
Father | Albert I of Germany |
Mother | Elizabeth of Carinthia |
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