Adalbert was the heir to extended possessions and rose to one of the leading Saxon nobles. In 1069 he was appointed count in Nordthüringgau, later also in the Saxon Eastern March.
As a member of the aristocracy, Adalbert inherited significant territories and rose through the ranks to become one of the most powerful Saxon nobles. His appointment as count in Nordthüringgau in 1069 marked an important milestone in his career.