Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights

The Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights was formed after the Teutonic Knights conquered the pagan Baltic Prussians in the 13th century.

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Teutonic Knights - Prussians

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The conquest of Prussia began in 1220 after Konrad I of Masovia suffered from attacks in his province of Chelmno Land from Prussians. In reaction Konrad called for help from the Teutonic Knights. The results were edicts calling for Crusades against the "marauding, heathen" Prussians. Many of Europe's knights joined in these Crusades, which lasted sixty years.

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Prussia - 1220 - Konrad I of Masovia - Chelmno Land - Prussians - Teutonic Knights

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The pope installed the Teutonic Knights, as rulers of the area. Under their governance, woodlands were cleared and marshlands made arable. Many cities and villages were founded upon those lands, including Marienburg (Malbork).

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Teutonic Knights - Malbork

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