Paul von Rusdorf
Paul von Rusdorf (died 1441) was the 29th Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, serving from 1422 to 1441.
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Parchment document: Paul von Rusdorf peace signed with Władysław Warneńczykiem, the Polish king, Sigismund Kiejstutowiczem, Grand Duke of Lithuania and others, 1435
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Paul von Rusdorf.
The Treaty of Melno was one of von Rusdorf's first acts; it brought stability to the Order and its relations, but fighting resumed in 1431 with the Polish-Teutonic War (1431-1435). Johannes von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) was one of his ambassadors.
External links
- Hochmeister Paul von Rusdorf (in German)
References
- Friedrich Borchert: "Die Hochmeister des Deutschen Ordens in Preußen." In: Preußische Allgemeine Zeitung, 6 October 2001.
Grand Master of the Teutonic Order | ||
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Preceded by Michael Küchmeister von Sternberg |
Hochmeister 1422–1441 |
Succeeded by Konrad von Erlichshausen |
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