About Paul von Rusdorf
Lived 1385 – 1441 (aged 55–56). Paul von Rusdorf was a German diplomat.
Paul von Rusdorf ( – 1441) was the 29th Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, serving from 1422 to 1441.
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.
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Who was Paul von Rusdorf?
Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights
When was Paul von Rusdorf born?
Paul von Rusdorf was born in 1385 in Roisdorf.
When did Paul von Rusdorf die?
Paul von Rusdorf died on 9 January 1441 in Malbork Castle.
What was Paul von Rusdorf's occupation?
Paul von Rusdorf was a diplomat.
What nationality was Paul von Rusdorf?
Paul von Rusdorf was German.
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