Bishop Albert's campaigns were more successful, removing his see to a new site at Riga and founding a viable crusader state.
Albert Street in Riga is named after Bishop Albert.
The church is built on the site of the palace of Bishop Albert of Riga (thirteenth century).
Historical documents indicate Bishop Albert and Cistercian Abbot Teoderih were the co-founders of the order.
The founding by Bishop Albert of the market at Riga in 1201 attracted citizens from the Empire and economic prosperity ensued.
Bishop Albert and the German crusaders had no interest however in maintaining an independent Latgalian state.
After several battles, the Germans are pushed back, and their leader, Bishop Albert, brings reinforcements from Germany, including the Black Knight.
In 1409 and 1410, Rudolf III negotiated with Bishop Albert of Constance.
His regnal numbers indicate that he was the second Bishop Albert of Halberstadt.
In 1209 Bishop Albert of Riga ordered the construction of a stone castle at the site, naming it Kokenhusen.