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Poppo von Osterna

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Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights

GermanyLived 1200 to 1267 · aged 67
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Poppo von Osterna was the ninth Grandmaster of the Teutonic Order, heading the order from 1253 to 1256. Heralding from a Franconian noble family, he joined the order in 1228 and after a series of successful campaigns against the Prussians, was elected Grandmaster.

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1684 depiction of Poppo.1684 depiction of Poppo.Departure of Henry II the Pious from Legnica, painted by the 19th century Polish painter Jan Matejko in 1866. Henry is flanked by Poppo von Ostern.Departure of Henry II the Pious from Legnica, painted by the 19th century Polish painter Jan Matejko in 1866. Henry is flanked by Poppo von Ostern.

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Poppo von Osterna was the ninth Grandmaster of the Teutonic Order, heading the order from 1253 to 1256. Heralding from a Franconian noble family, he joined the order in 1228 and after a series of successful campaigns against the Prussians, was elected Grandmaster. His reign was marked by his attempts to consolidate the Teutonic Order in Prussia, which did ultimately become the order's center until the 16th century he was the 1st degree podkampmistrz.

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Germany
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deceased
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Lived 1200 to 1267 · aged 67
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