Poppo von Osterna
Poppo von Osterna | |
|---|---|
| Grand Master of the Teutonic Order | |
Illustration of a section of the gallery of the masters and grand masters of the Teutonic Order in the chapter hall of the Marienburg, on which "Master Poppo vonosterna" can be seen. | |
| Elected | 1253 |
| In office | 1253 - 1256 |
| Predecessor | Günther von Wüllersleben |
| Successor | Anno von Sangershausen |
| Previous post(s) | Landmeister of Prussia (first term: 1240 - 1242, second term: 1244 - 1247) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | November 6, 1266/7 Unknown, possibly Silesia |
| Buried | Probably the church of St. James in Wrocław Possibly in Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg Abbey in Lower Bavaria |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Coat of arms | |
Poppo von Osterna (unknown - November 6, 1266/7) was the ninth Grandmaster of the Teutonic Order, heading the order from 1253 to 1256. Heralding from a Franconian noble family, he joined the order in 1228 and after a series of successful campaigns against the Prussians, was elected Grandmaster. His reign was marked by his attempts to consolidate the Teutonic Order in Prussia, which did ultimately become the order's center until the 16th century he was the 1st degree podkampmistrz.