Siege of Marienburg (1454) 1454
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1454 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Poland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Thirteen Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Poland, Prussian Confederation, State of the Teutonic Order | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 54.0333, 19.0333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Siege of Marienburg occurred during the Thirteen Years' War between the Teutonic Knights and the Kingdom of Poland. Marienburg was the capital of the state of the Teutonic Order, in particular, the residence of the Grand Master of the order. An alliance of Prussians and Poles besieged the city beginning 27 February 1454 with mercenaries from Danzig (Gdańsk), and the necessary artillery.
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