Ascanian House Ascanian House Albert I (c. 1100-1170), Margrave of Brandenburg, also called, The Bear (Ger: Albrecht der Bär), was the only son of Otto the Rich, count of Ballenstedt, and Eilika, daughter of Magnus Billung, Duke of Saxony. He inherited the valuable estates in northern Saxony of his father in 1123, and on his mother's death, in 1142, succeeded to one-half of the lands of the house of Billung. ...more on Wikipedia about "Albert I of Brandenburg"
The Ascanian House is a dynasty of German rulers. One of its oldest known members was Otto, Count of Ballenstedt, who died in 1123. It is named after the City of Aschersleben. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ascanian"
Eilika of Saxony (ca. 1080 – 16 January 1142), younger daughter of Magnus, Duke of Saxony and Princess Wulfhild of Norway. After the death of her father, she became the heiress of Werben and Palatinate of Saxony. She was married Count Otto of Ballenstedt and was mother of Albrecht der Bär. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eilika of Saxony"
The Margrave of Brandenburg was one of the seven Electors of the Holy Roman Empire created by the Golden Bull of 1356. The Margrave of Brandenburg held the ceremonial title of Arch-Chamberlain of the Empire. From 1417 on, the title was vested in the House of Hohenzollern. From 1618, the Electors also held the title of Duke of Prussia, and in 1701, they became Kings in Prussia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elector of Brandenburg"
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