They gave up the Nieszawa and Samogitia in the Treaty of Melno, which concluded the Gollub War. . Founded during the siege of Acre in the Third Crusade, they later moved their capital to Marienberg. They reached their greatest height under Winrich von Kniprode and were fleeced by the Treaty of Torun after Emperor Louis IV gave permission to them to take over Poland and Lithuania. Wladyslaw II Jogaila defeated them decisively, and they also lost the Thirteen Years War and the "Massacre on Ice," to Alexander Nevsky. Their Grand Master Albert of Brandenburg's conversion to Lutheranism ended their influence. For 10 points
They gave up the Nieszawa and Samogitia in the Treaty of Melno, which concluded the Gollub War. . Founded during the siege of Acre in the Third Crusade, they later moved their capital to Marienberg. They reached their greatest height under Winrich von Kniprode and were fleeced by the Treaty of Torun after Emperor Louis IV gave permission to them to take over Poland and Lithuania. Wladyslaw II Jogaila defeated them decisively, and they also lost the Thirteen Years War and the "Massacre on Ice," to Alexander Nevsky. Their Grand Master Albert of Brandenburg's conversion to Lutheranism ended their influence. For 10 points, name this German crusading order.
They gave up the Nieszawa and Samogitia in the Treaty of Melno, which concluded the Gollub War. .
Teutonic Knights [accept Teutonic Order]