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Winrich von Kniprode was the 22nd Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. He was the longest serving Grand Master, holding the position for 31 years (1351-82).
Von Kniprode was born in 1310 in Monheim am Rhein near Cologne. He served as the Komtur of Danzig (1338-1341), of Balga (1341-1343), and in 1341 was promoted to be the Grand Marshal.
Von Kniprode was elected Grand Master in 1351. He constantly fought with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to gain access to Livonia. Von Kniprode died in 1382 and was buried in Marienburg Castle in the mausoleum under the Chapel of St. Anna.
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Preceded by Heinrich Dusemer |
1351-1382 Hochmeister |
Succeeded by Conrad Zöllner von Rothenstein |
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