Polish–Teutonic War (1519–1521)

1519–1521 · 16th century · Also known as Cavalry War, Reiterkrieg

The Polish–Teutonic War of 1519–1521 was fought between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order under Grand Master Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who refused homage to the Polish king. Polish forces devastated much of Prussia, and the Order received little help from the Empire. A four-year truce was agreed at Toruń in 1521, and in 1525 the Treaty of Kraków turned the Order's state into the Duchy of Prussia.

Battles and settlements

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Polish–Teutonic War (1519–1521). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/polish-teutonic-war-1519-1521
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