Christopher I, Margrave of Baden

Christopher was the eldest son of Charles I, Margrave of Baden-Baden and Catherine of Austria,[1] a sister of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor.He maneuvered to keep these territories united under his son and successor Philip I, but his efforts were thwarted by Louis XII of France.Within the protection of this South West German pact, Christopher advanced the internal development of his dominion.Christopher's winegrowing law of 1495 was a major step in improving the quality of wine produced in Baden.By 1503, Christopher was responsible for uniting all the Badener lands when the Baden-Sausenberg died without male heirs.
Detail of a painting showing Christopher I
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