About Piotr Dunin
Lived 1415 – 1484 (aged 68–69). Piotr Dunin was a military leader, statesperson, diplomat and urząd ziemski.
Piotr Dunin (c. 1415 – 1484) was a Polish knight, leader. He was Starost of Malbork from 1478–1484, castellan of Sieradz from 1478, and voivode of Brześć Kujawski Voivodeship from 1481.
Early life Born into an old Dunin family, as the son of Włodzimierz (Warsz) Dunin (d. 1414) and his wife, Anna Dunin.
Career On 17 September 1462 he led the Polish army to victory over the Teutonic Knights in the Battle of Świecino. This Thirteen Years' War battle brought an end to Teutonic control of the region, as the Knights never recovered from it and those that followed.
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Who was Piotr Dunin?
Polish noble
When was Piotr Dunin born?
Piotr Dunin was born in 1415.
When did Piotr Dunin die?
Piotr Dunin died in 1484 in Łęczyca Castle.
What was Piotr Dunin's occupation?
Piotr Dunin was a military leader, statesperson, diplomat and urząd ziemski.
What nationality was Piotr Dunin?
Piotr Dunin's recorded nationality: Crown of the Kingdom of Poland.
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