Albert I, Margrave of Meissen

Albert I
Margrave of Meissen
Depiction of Albert's tomb slab (1692)
Reign18 February 1190 – 1195
PredecessorOtto II
SuccessorEmperor Henry VI
Born1158 (1158)
Died24 June 1195(1195-06-24) (aged 36–37)
Krummenhennersdorf, Meissen
BuriedAltzella Abbey
Noble familyWettin
SpousesSophie, daughter of Frederick, Duke of Bohemia
FatherOtto II, Margrave of Meissen
MotherHedwig of Brandenburg

Albert I, Margrave of Meissen, known as Albert the Proud (German: Albrecht der Stolze; 1158 – 24 June 1195), was a member of the House of Wettin who ruled as Margrave of Meissen from 1190 until his death.

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