Werner von Orseln, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order (Teutonic Order) : All Data

Werner von Orseln was the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, ruling from 1324 to 1330. During his tenure, he faced significant military challenges, including the Lithuanian Wars. These wars, which lasted from 1327 to 1331, saw the Teutonic Order engaging in conflicts with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and its allies. Despite the Order's initial successes, the Lithuanians eventually gained the upper hand, leading to a peace treaty in 1331. Werner von Orseln's rule was marked by these intense military campaigns, shaping the Teutonic Order's relations with its neighboring powers.