First Margrave War

The First Margrave War (German: Erster Markgrafenkrieg) from 1449–50 was the result of disputes between the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg and Albrecht III Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg.^[1] Numerous towns in Franconia in modern Germany were badly affected by the war.^[2]

First Margrave War
Date 1449–50 Location Germany Territorial changes Restoration of the status quo ante
Belligerents
Brandenburg-Ansbach	Imp. City Nuremberg

On 13 August 1449, Albrecht captured Castle Lichtenau, a possession of Nuremberg. On 11 March 1450, Albrecht was defeated at Pillenreuther Weiher. The war ended with the signing of a peace treaty at Bamberg on 22 June 1450. Albrecht had to return all captured lands to the city of Nuremberg.

See also

• Second Margrave War