Der deutsch Orden im Burzenland und in Kumanien (1211-1225)
The Teutonic Knights in Burzenland and in Kumania (1211-1225)

Summary/Abstract: The Teutonic Knights’ history and mission prior to 1211. Geography and history of Burzenland up the 13th Century. The Teutonic Knights’ vocation to Burzenland. The boundaries of the Order’s territory in Transylvania. The Teutonic Knights’ knight-service to the Hungarian Crown. The settlers’ origin. The Organisation of the national defence in Burzenland. Forms of settlement in Burzenland. The Teutonic Knights as vassals of the Hungarian Crown. Expanding the Order’s territory into Walachia and Moldavia. The battle for Episcopal autonomy. Expulsion from Burzenland and Kumania. Burzenland and Kumania after the Teutonic Knights' expulsion.

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