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Sigismund, German History, Biographies
Related Category: German History, Biographies
Sigismund[sij´ismund, sig´–] Pronunciation Key - Succession
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Sigismund was the last emperor of the Luxemburg dynasty. He arranged for the succession to his titles by his son-in-law, Albert of Austria (later King Albert II). Sigismund had earlier transferred Brandenburg to Frederick of Hohenzollern (Frederick I of Brandenburg) as a reward for his support in Sigismund's election as emperor.
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