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Poppo von Osterna
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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 succ
Illustration of a section of the gallery of the masters and grand masters of the Teutonic Order in the chapter hall of the Marienburg, on which "Master Poppo vonosterna" can be seen.
Illustration of a section of the gallery of the masters and grand masters of the Teutonic Order in the chapter hall of the Marienburg, on which "Maste
1684 depiction of Poppo.
1684 depiction of Poppo.
Battle of Legnica
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The Battle of Legnica, also known as the Battle of Liegnitz or Battle of Wahlstatt, was fought between the Mongol Empire and combined European forces at the village of Legnickie Pole, approximately 10
Poppo von Osterna
…buried in the Franciscan church of St. James in Wrocław, next to Henry II the Pious. This may be connected to Poppo's alleged involvement at the 1241 Battle of Legnica (later legend inaccurately added that he fell at Legnica). Another claim suggests that Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg abbey in Lower Bavaria was his burial…
Depiction of the Battle of Legnica in 1241
Depiction of the Battle of Legnica in 1241
The Mongol heavy cavalry in battle (13th or 14th century).
The Mongol heavy cavalry in battle (13th or 14th century).
Henry II the Pious of Poland was killed in the Battle of Legnica.
Henry II the Pious of Poland was killed in the Battle of Legnica.
A scene from an altar of St. Hedwig of Silesia: Mongol warriors display the head of Henry II the Pious of Poland on a long lance in an attempt to weak
A scene from an altar of St. Hedwig of Silesia: Mongol warriors display the head of Henry II the Pious of Poland on a long lance in an attempt to weaken the morale of the defenders. Painting of 1430.