Wilhelm von Urenbach was chosen as the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order in 1253 in opposition to Grand Master Poppo von Osterna, elected by the majority...

Empire in 1494, but merged with the office of grand master under Walter von Cronberg in 1525, from which time the head of the order had the title of...

faction did not recognize Poppo's victory and instead recognized Wilhelm von Urenbach as Grandmaster. As Grandmaster, Poppo sought to consolidate Teutonic...