Siege of Allenstein
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The siege of Allenstein or the siege of Olsztyn took place from January 1521 to February 1521, during the Polish–Teutonic War.
Remains of Olsztyn walls
Olsztyn Castle
The Prussian Homage, by Matejko
Treaty of Kraków
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The Treaty of Kraków was signed on 8 April 1525 between the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. It officially ended the Polish–Teutonic War
Siege of Allenstein
…now converted to Lutheranism, paid homage to Polish King Sigismund I as a vassal, in what has become known as "the Prussian Homage." According to the Treaty of Kraków, in return, Albrecht received the eastern portion of Prussia, which became known as Ducal Prussia, in fief from Poland, as a secular duchy, while the…
Treaty of Kraków