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Wenno von Rohrbach | |
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| 1st Master of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword | |
| In office 1204–1209 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Volkwin Schenk |
Wenno von Rohrbach,also known as Winno,Vinno,and Winne,was the first Master (Herrenmeister) of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword,leading the Order from 1204 to 1209. [1]
Originally from Kassel-Naumburg,Wenno was killed by the knight Wickbert with an axe,in a quarrel caused by some unknown reason. As a result,Wickbert was sentenced to death. Wenno was succeeded by Volkwin Schenk.
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