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Battle of Marienburg (1422) 1422

Battle of Marienburg (1422): Victory of Moldavians against Teutons, 1422
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1422Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationPolandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictGolub WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsPrincipality of Moldavia, State of the Teutonic OrderWikidata P710
Coordinates54.0397, 19.0278Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Marienburg occurred during the Golub War, near Marienburg Castle (Malbork Castle), between the Moldavian cavalry of Alexander I and the Teutonic Knights of Paul von Rusdorf supported by the German mercenaries. It took place on 27 September 1422, resulting in Moldavian victory.

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Location

54.0397, 19.0278 · Poland

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