# Second Peace of Thorn (1466)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1466-second-peace-of-thorn
Location: Toruń
Categories: main-event

After the Thirteen Years' War, the Teutonic Order in 1466 ceded western Prussia to Poland. The Grand Master became a vassal of the Polish king. The Order's capital moved to Königsberg.

## Why it matters
Prussia was divided between Poland and a weakened Order.

Ruler at the time: [Frederick III](https://germany-history.com/rulers/frederick-iii-1440)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Second Peace of Thorn (1466)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Peace_of_Thorn_(1466))
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Second Peace of Thorn (1466)](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Treaty-of-Torun)