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Albert Of Saxony
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Also Known As Albert of Halberstadt • Albert of Ricmestorp • Albert von Halberstadt • Albert von Sachsen • Albert von Ricmestorp
Born c.1316 • Helmstedt • Saxony
Died July 8, 1390 • Halberstadt
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