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Frederick II, Elector of Brandenburg
1471Feb, 10

Frederick II, Elector of Brandenburg

Frederick II, Margrave of Brandenburg (b. 1413)
Frederick II of Brandenburg (German: Friedrich II.) (19 November 1413 – 10 February 1471), nicknamed "the Iron" (der Eiserne) and sometimes "Irontooth" (Eisenzahn), was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg from 1440 until his abdication in 1470, and was a member of the House of Hohenzollern.

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Events on 1471

  • 14Apr

    Battle of Barnet

    In England, the Yorkists under Edward IV defeat the Lancastrians under the Earl of Warwick at the Battle of Barnet; the Earl is killed and Edward IV resumes the throne.
  • 10Oct

    Battle of Brunkeberg

    Sten Sture the Elder, the Regent of Sweden, with the help of farmers and miners, repels an attack by King Christian I of Denmark.