Albrecht von Wallenstein

Albrecht Václav Eusebius von Wallenstein was a Czech military leader and politician, the duke of Mecklenburg, Frydlant and the prince of Hloh and Zahaň. During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) he was one of the highest-ranking commanders of the forces of the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation and fought alongside the emperor against the Protestant Union

1. Who was Albrecht von Wallenstein

The personality and life of Albrecht von Wallenstein has received much attention for years. They have been described in so many scholarly publications that he is surpassed only by Napoleon Bonaparte.

2. The early years of Albrecht von Wallenstein

Albrecht Václav Eusebius von Wallenstein was born in 1583 as the son of impoverished nobleman Wilhelm von Wallenstein and his wife Markéta Smiřická of Smiřice.

3. Kepler's horoscope

While staying in Prague in 1608, Albrecht von Wallenstein had his horoscope drawn up by court astrologer Johannes Kepler.

4. Albrecht von Wallenstein in Moravia

The years 1609 to 1617 were a successful time for Albrecht von Wallenstein. He married well and prospered in his military career.

5. The rise of Albrecht von Wallenstein

The years 1618 to 1628 were an opportunity for Albrecht von Wallenstein to draw on his military skills and undeniably great intellect.

6. Generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein

Albrecht von Wallenstein was an outstanding military commander and tactician. He was at the height of his military glory between 1625 and 1633.

7. The death of Albrecht von Wallenstein

Towards the end of his life Albrecht von Wallenstein faced a number of crises and plots that would eventually end in his murder. Those are the events of 1633 to 1634.