Paul von Rusdorf
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Paul von Rusdorf (c. 1385 - 1441) was the 29th Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, serving from 1422 to 1441.
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Paul von Rusdorf | |
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Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights | |
Reign | 1422 - January 2, 1441 |
Predecessor | Michael Küchmeister von Sternberg |
Successor | Konrad von Erlichshausen |
Born | Around 1385 Roisdorf, Bornheim |
Died | January 9, 1441 Malbork Castle |
Burial | St. Anne's Chapel. Malbork Castle |
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The Treaty of Melno was one of von Rusdorf's first acts; it brought stability to the Order and its relations, but fighting resumed in 1431 with the Polish-Teutonic War (1431-1435). Johannes von Baysen (Jan Bażyński) was one of his ambassadors.[citation needed]