ACHILLES OF GERMANY

ACHILLES OF GERMANY
   Albert, third elector of Brandenburg, "fiery, tough old gentleman, of formidable talent for fighting in his day; a very blazing, far-seen character," says Carlyle (1414-1486).

The Nuttall Encyclopaedia. . 1907.

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