the Chivalrous King:
the People's King:
Albert-Honore-Charles Grimaldo
the King of the Oceans: "Prince Albert I was a remarkable statesman as well as a great scientist. He was an early oceanographer fascinated by the maritime world. At the age of 25, traveling on board his ships, the Hirondelle and the Princess Alice, he undertook numerous expeditions, which earned him the nickname of 'King of the Oceans'. His contribution to oceanography was such that in 1909 he was elected to the Academy of Sciences in France, and several years later, to the Academy of Medicine. It is thus that "the King of the Oceans" became 'the Learned Prince'. The erection of an Oceanographic Museum in 1986 was the culmination of his life’s work. Its impressive façade majestically engages the sea. It was Commandant Cousteau who continued the work of Prince Albert 1. This museum, unique in the world for the richness of its collections and its many aquariums of rare and exotic species, is the most visited cultural site of the French Riviera." (France Monthly)
the Learned Prince
the Navigator Prince: " . . . As for Albert, during his estrangement from Mary, he spent as much time as he could either indulging in his passion for oceanographic study and exploration, for which he became known as the 'Navigator Prince' or the 'Wise Prince' or at the Paris salon of the widowed duchess of Richelieu, Alice Heinre." (Martinez)
the Pioneer of Modern Oceanography:
the Prince of the Sea, the Prince of the Seas: " . . . He got his nickname 'Prince of the Sea' thanks to an incredible urge to explore the depths of the world's oceans throughout his many expeditions and his enormous contribution to the development of Oceanography." (The house of Grimaldi: Prince Albert I - Explorer, scientist, reformer and pacifist @ Hello Monaco)
the Sailor Prince
the Scholar Prince
the Pioneer of Modern Oceanography
the Prince Pacifist: "In addition to his many interests, Prince Albert I was also an ardent supporter of peace. Before the start of the First World War, he was fervent in his efforts to persuade Wilhelm II not to engage in the war. Unfortunately, he did not succeed that time. As soon as the war was declared officially, Monaco announced its neutrality and unwillingness to take part in the hostilities. Although, indirectly Monaco was still on the side of the Allies (the united coalition opposed the German occupation). The Principality offered its spas for a free treatment of soldiers and combatants."
the Prince Scientist: "All his discoveries were recognised by the world scientific community. In 1909 Prince Albert I was elected member of the British Academy of Sciences and in 1921 he received an honourary gold medal from the American Geographical Society where he was referred to as 'Prince Scientist.'"
Eddy:
Prince Collar and Cuffs:
Zueta:
the Triumphant: " . . . He was called 'the Triumphant,' on account of his generosity and valour, and the many victories he obtained over his enemies; and the 'one-eyed,' because he had lost one eye by the operation of poison, which wa given to him at his own palace in Vienna, about three years before he was elected emperor. . . ." (Becket: 93)
born Albertine-Elisabeth de Neukirchen de Nyvenheim, Baronne de Neukirchen
Mademoiselle de Nyvenheim
Madame de Champcenetz,
Madame Pater
la Belle Hollandaise.
Madame de Champcenetz,
Madame Pater
la Belle Hollandaise.
the Latin Lover.
the Bear (by Helmold von Bosau):
--He is called the Bear “ . . . not from his looks or qualities, for he was a tall handsome man, but from the cognisance on his shield, an able man, had a quick eye as well as a strong hand, and could pick what way was straightest among crooked things, was the shining figure and the great man of the North in his day, got much in the North and kept it, got Brandenburg for one there, a conspicuous country ever since,” says Carlyle, “and which grows more so in our late times." (Nuttall Encyclopedia - Albert the Bear)--" . . . The nickname 'the Bear' was assigned him by Helmold of Bosau, who thus established a parallel with the Welf Henry 'the Lion', Albert's opponent and counterpart. Opponent over the possession of the duchy of Saxony, which Albert never managed to seize from him despite imperial support. Counterpart in the est, where Albert's successes equaled those of the Welf in the matter of territorial extension (March of Brandenburg), colonization and Christianization." (Vauchez: 29)
the Fair:
the Handsome:
--" . . . His personal qualities won for him the surname of 'the Bear,' and he is also called by later writers 'the Handsome'. . . ."
--"A nickname given to Albert I, Margrave of Brandenburg, who was a fine tall man with a quick eye, and well-featured. He had a good head, a strong hand, was a famous manager, a capital soldier, and saw instinctively not only what could be done, but when to stop. . . ." (Frey: 148)
the Great: "Albrecht, duke of Brunswick, called by historians 'the Great'. . . was born in 1236. His father dying in 1252, Albrecht gave in his sixteenth year an indication of his daring and energetic character, by taking the reins of government into his own and, and assuming the office of guardian of his younger brothers. . . ." (The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge: 728)
the Lame:
the Wise:
" . . . From the contraction and deformity of his person, he received at his accession the appellation of the Lame; but his bodily defects being compensated by great talents and an elevated mind, he obtained at the close of his reign the epithet of the Wise, which he deserved in every respect, except in his transactions with the Swiss. Albert was versed in the learning of the times; he was distinguished for his address and policy; and by his strict economy was enabled to augment by purchase the inheritance of his ancestors. Though benignant and compassionate, he possessed an unshaken firmness of mind; notwithstanding his bodily afflictions, he maintained, till towards the close of his life, and the unfortunate war in Switzerland, an uninterrupted serenity of temper; and in the an age of persecution and bigotry, displayed proofs of toleration and humanity." (Coxe: 116)
Bellator:
Gurranfondaio:
the Alcibiades of Germany, the German Alcibiades: " . . . His relationships with the emperor and with the German states, both Catholic and Protestant, were turbulent and resulted in his defeat at Sievershausen and temporary outlawry to France (1553-56) as a threat to public order, and gave him his nickname Alcibiades, after the wayward Athenian statesman and pupil of Socrates." (Houghton Miflin Co: 24)
Albrecht II of Brunswick-Luneburg.
the Corpulent (Ger. der Feiste; Lat. Pinguis):
Albrecht II of Germany.
the Generous (Ger: der Freigiebige):
the Illustrious (Ger. der Erlauchte):
the Fox (Fr. le Renard):
the Fox of Mecklenburg:
the Lion:
the Decadent, the Degenerate (Ger. der Entartete) was so-called for his vices. (Shobert: 37)
Albert of the Long Hair
Albert with the Tress
the Achilles of Germany, the German Achilles: "Albert, the third Elector (1470-1486), is known in history as the 'German Achilles.' . . . He was now some three years than three-score, of imposing statute, and famed for his immense physical strength and his proficiency in all martial exercises. Already, as Margraf of Anspach, he had played a notable part, uniting the prowess of a man-at-arms, whether in the tournament or on the battle-field, with the highest attributes of the great commander. . . ." (The American Magazine: 442)
the German Ulysses: Albrecht III of Brandenburg was nicknamed Achilles and Ulysses, because his unusual physical strength and extraordinarily shrewd mind appeared to give him a resemblance to these Greek heroes.
Albrecht III of Hohenberg-Rottenburg
Rosselman:
--"The death of no prince was ever more sincerely lamented than that of king Albert, by his affectionate, and now disconsolate, subjects of Mecklenburg. The remembrance of his former grandeur, of his moderation in prosperity, and of the constancy with which he had borne up against all his adversities, had left so deep an impression on their minds, as could not easily be erased. The glory of their country had been raised to a very high pitch by his valour; and even when abandoned by fortune, and stripped of his crown, he had preserved a dignity and authority which rendered him still respected amongst all the neighbouring powers. He was justly entitled to that glorious epithet of the Father of his Country; and his loss was the more severely felt by his Germanic subjects, as his partial attachment to them had been the cause of his being dispossessed of a powerful kingdom. This circumstance revived all their tender ideas, and caused every individual of the community to regret the general loss, as if it had been that of his dearest relation." (Nugent: 365)
der Heldenmütige:
the Bold:
the Courageous:
the German Hector, the Hector of Germany:
the Patient (Ger. der Geduldige):
the World's Wonder (Lat. Stupor Mundi): " . . . Albert made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, leaving the reins of government in the hands of William. His journey to the Holy Land gave rise to romantic stories of his adventures, which have been consigned to verse, and obtained for him the appellation of the Wonder of the World. . . Yet, however he may be celebrated for the romantic adventures of his journey, his reign is distinguished by few remarkable events in the sober pages of history. (Coxe: 142)
--" . . . Albert left but one son, the fourth Duke of the name, who,—on account, it would seem, of his pilgrimage to Jerusalem,—was called 'the World's Wonder.' In him the peaceful intellectual tastes of the father were intensified into a love of ascetic retirement; he frequented a Carthusian monastery, taking part in the religious exercises of the brethren, and was proud to be called—' brother Albert.'. . . ." (Higgins: 204)
the Writer (Ger. der Schreiber): "It was the prudence and resolution of this prince that laid the foundation of the greatness of his family. In early life he and some of his brothers were sent to Rome for their education. He made such progress in his studies, that in after life the rude nobles of Upper Germany, who were jealous of his superiority over them, called him in mockery the writer (der schreiber). . . ." (SDUK, p. 725) [Ref1]
the Liberal:
the Magnanimous: " . . . The Bavarian historians call him 'the Magnanimous.' . . . Albrecht V was liberal to such scholars as took up their residence either at his university at Ingolstadt, or his capital Munchen. . . He was a munificent patron of poets, painters, sculptors, and architects. The expenses occasioned by his indulgence of these tastes were a constant source of discussion of his states-general. . . The devotional turn of the duke showed itself in his liberal donations to churches and monks, and especially to Jesuits. . . ." (SDUK: 727)
the Extravagant, the Spendthrift
the Leuchtenberger:
the Handsome:
the Handsome: " . . . Agnes Countess of Orlamunde was of the ducal family of Meran. She was married first to Count Otto of Orlamunde, and bore him two children. He died in 1293, when she fell madly in love with Albert Burgrave of Nuremberg, a Hohenzollern, who died in 1361. Albert, who goes by the name of 'the Handsome,' was much younger than herself. When she made advances to him, he is said to have replied that four eyes stood in the way. He meant his parents. She understood that he referred to her children, whereupon she murdered them. Albert visited her in the Plessenburg, near Kulmbach, but when he discovered what she had done he shrank from her in horror, and afterwards married (1348) Sophia, daughter of Henry Count of Henneberg. Agnes of Orlamunde went on a pilgrimage to Rome to expiate her crime, and on her return founded the convent of Himmelskron, near Berneck, in Upper Franconia; there she was buried beside the children she had murdered, and there also Albert the Handsome was laid." (Smith, Vol. 55: 305) [Ref1]
Albrecht, Burgrave of Nuremberg.
the Fair:
the Handsome:
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