Jaxa of Köpenick
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Jaxa of Köpenick was a prince of the West Slavic Sprevan Duchy of Kopanica. He was an opponent of Albert the Bear during the formation of Brandenburg in 1157.
A bracteate of Jacza de Copnic. The cross held by the figure suggests a Christian ruler.
Albert the Bear
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Albert the Bear was the first margrave of Brandenburg from 1157 to his death and was briefly duke of Saxony between 1138 and 1142.
Foundation of the memorial to Albert at Spandau Citadel.