Which autonomous crusader military order was incorporated into the Teutonic Order in 1237 following its disastrous defeat at the Battle of Saule?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Order of the Swordbrothers
- Step 1: Founded in Riga in 1202 by Bishop Albert, the Brothers of the Sword led the conquest of the eastern Baltic. Step 2. After suffering catastrophic losses at Saule in 1236, the remnants were merged into the Teutonic Order. Answer: Order of the Swordbrothers. Why not the others: The Templars and Hospitallers operated in the Mediterranean and Levant; Santiago was an Iberian military order.
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