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Heinrich von Plauen

c. 1370–1429 · 15th century · Also known as Heinrich von Plauen the Elder

Heinrich von Plauen was a knight of the Teutonic Order from the family of the reeves of Plauen in the Vogtland. After the order's defeat at Grunwald in 1410 he organised the successful defence of Marienburg against Poland-Lithuania, and he was elected Grand Master. Deposed in 1413 after quarrels within the order, he spent years in confinement.

Heinrich von Plauen
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Lordship of Plauen

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