Konrad von Jungingen

Konrad von Jungingen was a Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, a medieval Christian military order active in Central and Eastern Europe. He served from 1407 until his death in 1422. Jungingen is notable for his role during the Battle of Tannenberg in 1410, where his forces faced a coalition of Polish and Lithuanian armies. The defeat marked a significant decline in the power of the Teutonic Order, which had controlled large parts of the region. His leadership highlights the struggles for power and territory during the late medieval period in Europe.