Albert II, Duke of Austria
Albert II (12 December 1298 – 16 August 1358), known as the Wise or the Lame, a member of the House of Habsburg, was duke of Austria and Styria from 1330, as well as duke of Carinthia and margrave of Carniola from 1335 until his death.
| Albert II | |
|---|---|
16th century portrait of duke Albert II by Anton Boys | |
| Duke of Austria and Styria | |
| Reign | 13 January 1330 – 16 August 1358 |
| Predecessor | Frederick the Fair |
| Successor | Rudolf IV |
| Duke of Carinthia | |
| Reign | 2 April 1335 – 16 August 1358 |
| Predecessor | Henry of Bohemia |
| Successor | Rudolf IV |
| Born | 12 December 1298 Habsburg Castle, Swabia |
| Died | 16 August 1358 (aged 59) Vienna, Austria |
| Spouse | Johanna of Pfirt |
| Issue | Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria Catherine Margaret Frederick III, Duke of Austria Albert III, Duke of Austria Leopold III, Duke of Austria |
| House | House of Habsburg |
| Father | Albert I of Germany |
| Mother | Elizabeth of Carinthia |
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