Dissolved in Germany in 1809, this group was founded in Acre in 1190, and rapidly grew under Hermann of Salza when they answered Conrad of Mazovia's call for help.
Dissolved in Germany in 1809, this group was founded in Acre in 1190, and rapidly grew under Hermann of Salza when they answered Conrad of Mazovia's call for help. Firmly established by the Golden Bull of Rimini in 1226, they became the symbol of crusading chivalry and attained their greatest successes under Winrich of Kniprode, controlling much of the Baltic, Prussia, and Pomerania. Officially known as the Order of St. Mary of the Germans, FTP, what was this order of knights famously defeated at Tannenburg?
Dissolved in Germany in 1809, this group was founded in Acre in 1190, and rapidly grew under Hermann of Salza when they answered Conrad of Mazovia's call for help.
Teutonic Knights (or Order of St. Mary of the Germans)