Christian Albert, Burgrave and Count of Dohna
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Christian Albert of Dohna
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| Spouse(s) | Sophie Theodore of Brederode-Vianen |
| Noble family | von Dohna |
| Father | Christopher von Dohna |
| Mother | Ursula of Solms-Braunfels |
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10 December 1621 Küstrin |
| Died | 15 December 1677 (aged 56) Gartz |
Christian Albert, Burgrave and Count of Dohna (also known as Christoph Albert, 10 December 1621 in Küstrin &nash; 14 December 1677 in Gartz) was a German nobleman. He served as a general in the army of Brandenburg.
He was the son of Christopher von Dohna and his wife, Countess Ursula of Solms-Braunfels (24 November 1594 in Braunfels – 18 August 1657 in Turnhout). His brothers Frederick and Christopher Delphicus also served as army officers. His cousin Louise Henriette was Electress consort of Brandenburg.
He joined the Dutch army, initially serving as ensign. He was educated by Prince Frederick Henry and in 1684, he was promoted to colonel. On 6 October 1656, he became a Lieutenant in the army of Brandenburg. He also served as privy councillor and governor of Küstrin. On 16 March 1657, he became stadtholder of Halberstadt and Captain at Gröningen. In 1659, he participated in a campaign in Pomerania. He expanded the fortresses of Berlin and Küstrin and on 2 March 1666, he was promoted to General of the Infantry. In 1671, he became head of a newly formed regiment in Küstrin that was named after him ("Dohna zu Fuß"). In 1672, he was appointed Feldzeugmeister. From 1675 to 1677, he fought another campaign in Pomerania, where he died in 1677.
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