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The State of the Teutonic Order (Latin: Civitas Ordinis Theutonici) [a] was a theocratic state located along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. It was formed by the knights of the Teutonic Order during the early 13th century Northern Crusades in the region of Prussia .
Marienburg was the capital of the state of the Teutonic Order, in particular, the residence of the Grand Master of the order. An alliance of Prussians and Poles besieged the city beginning 27 February 1454 with mercenaries from Danzig, and the necessary artillery.
The situation of the Teutonic Order was changed by the defeat of King Casimir IV of Poland in the Battle of Chojnice on 18 September 1454. As a result of the battle, the Teutonic army, composed of mercenaries and coming from the west to relieve Malbork, gained open access to the Teutonic state, and the siege of Malbork was lifted. [8]
Prior to 1454, the city of Elbląg, and the surrounding area belonged to the State of the Teutonic Order. In 1454, the state fought in the Thirteen Years' War, against the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland and the Prussian Confederation. On 12 February 1454, the inhabitants of Elbląg revolted against the Teutonic forces, and allied themselves ...
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... the Prussian Confederation was founded by gentry and burghers of the State of the Teutonic Order. In 1454, ...
The Treaties of Cölln and Mewe, concluded in 1454 and 1455, transferred the Neumark (New March) from the State of the Teutonic Order to the Electorate of Brandenburg.The Teutonic Knights had received the area as a pawn from Brandenburg in 1402, and as a possession in 1429.
Thirteen Years' War (1454–1466) (1 C, 5 P) Pages in category "15th century in the State of the Teutonic Order" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; ... (1454–1466)" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.