Volkwin

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Volkwin
2nd Master of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword
In office
1209–1236
Preceded byWenno von Rohrbach
Succeeded byHermann Balk (As leader of
Teutonic Knights
)
Personal details
Died22 September 1236
Military service
Battles/wars

Volkwin von Naumburg zu Winterstätten (also Wolquin, Folkwin, Folkvin, Wolguinus, Wolgulin, Middle High German: Volkewîn; died 22 September 1236) was the Master (Herrenmeister) of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword from 1209 to 1236.[1]

Life and death

Originally from

Teutonic Knights led by Hermann Balk, becoming its autonomous branch, the Livonian Order
.

References

  1. ^ "Volquin". Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Bd. 40. Duncker & Humblot. 1896. p. 274. Retrieved 20 January 2022.