Treaty of Templin

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Treaty of Templin

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A 1317 treaty ending war between Brandenburg and Denmark, involving territorial transfers.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Templin was concluded on 24/25 November 1317, ending a war between the Margraviate of Brandenburg and Denmark, the latter leading a North German alliance. During this war, Brandenburgian margrave Waldemar (also Woldemar) and his troops were decisively defeated in the 1316 Battle of Gransee, fought at Schulzendorf between Rheinsberg and Gransee. After the battle, Brandenburg was forced to negotiate a truce.

Career & Major Achievements

The treaty of Templin was signed a year later by Danish king Eric VI Menved, his ally duke Henry II of Mecklenburg ("the Lion"), and Waldemar. Brandenburg had to transfer the terra Burg Stargard, that she had won from the Duchy of Pomerania in 1236 (Treaty of Kremmen), to Mecklenburg.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

This area would stay with Mecklenburg ever since, from 1701 held by the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Brandenburg also had to level Arnsberg (also "Ahrensberg") castle, and surrender the territories of Schlawe-Stolp (gained from the Principality of Rugia in 1277 and the Teutonic Knights in 1309, after the Treaty of Soldin) to Pomerania-Wolgast.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1236: 1236 Milestone — Brandenburg had to transfer the terra Burg Stargard, that she had won from the Duchy of Pomerania in 1236 (Treaty of Kremmen), to Mecklenburg.
2. 1277: 1277 Milestone — Brandenburg also had to level Arnsberg (also "Ahrensberg") castle, and surrender the territories of Schlawe-Stolp (gained from the Principality of Rugia in 1277 and the Teutonic Knights in 1309, after the Treaty of Soldin) to Pomerania-Wolgast.
3. 1316: 1316 Milestone — During this war, Brandenburgian margrave Waldemar (also Woldemar) and his troops were decisively defeated in the 1316 Battle of Gransee, fought at Schulzendorf between Rheinsberg and Gransee.
4. 1317: 1317 Milestone — The Treaty of Templin was concluded on 24/25 November 1317, ending a war between the Margraviate of Brandenburg and Denmark, the latter leading a North German alliance.
5. 1701: 1701 Milestone — This area would stay with Mecklenburg ever since, from 1701 held by the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Templin

True or False: “True or false: The Treaty of Templin forced Brandenburg to transfer the territory of terra Burg Stargard to Mecklenburg.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The treaty mandated that Brandenburg transfer terra Burg Stargard, which it had won from Pomerania in 1236, to Mecklenburg.

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