Albert, Duke of Prussia

Prussia was a land in Europe, kind of like a big kingdom a long, long time ago. It was near the Baltic Sea, which is a big salty water area. The weather there could be cold in the winter, with snow, and warm in the summer, perfect for playing outside! It had forests and fields, a bit like a big countryside with some towns sprinkled in.

Albert was a prince who became the leader of a group called the Teutonic Knights. But then, he decided to do something super different! He changed his mind about the old religion and became a follower of a new idea called Lutheranism. This was like switching from one favorite game to a completely new one, and he made it the official game for his whole land!

Albert didn't just change the religion; he changed the whole country! He turned his land into a new place called the Duchy of Prussia. It was like taking an old toy box and turning it into a brand new castle! He ruled for almost 60 years, which is a super long time, longer than your grandparents have been alive!

Albert thought learning was super important. He started schools in every town so kids could learn to read and write. He even helped start a university, which is like a super-duper school for grown-ups! He wanted everyone to have a chance to learn new things and become smart.