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Teutonic Order Advance into Prussia

Type Event Region Prussia Time 1226

In 1226, after receiving imperial and papal authorization, the Teutonic Knights began systematically conquering and colonizing pagan Prussia, marking…

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  1. 1226Frontier of the Holy Roman Empire · Central EuropeHoly Roman Emperor Frederick II confirmed the Teutonic Order's right to conquer Prussia; after accepting the mission, the Order began moving troops and supplies toward Prussia beyond Poland's northeastern frontier.
  2. 1226Prussian frontier zone · PrussiaThe Order built wooden and stone castles along the lower Vistula and the Prussian frontier as forward bases, launching raids and conquests against Prussian tribes and gradually penetrating inland.
  3. 1226Prussia · PrussiaThe Order settled German immigrants in conquered areas, established parishes, and promoted baptism and conversion, consolidating control over Prussia by combining military conquest with settler colonization and laying the groundwork for decades of subsequent warfare.

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