Eine gelungene Neuordnung. Die Ballei Utrecht des Deutschen Ordens, 1753–1795

A successful reorganization. The Teutonic Order Bailiwick of Utrecht, 1753–1795In 1753 the newly elected coadjutor of the Teutonic Order Bailiwick of Utrecht, Unico Wilhelm Count van Wassenaer van Twickel, analyzed the state of the order, being a total chaos after a long period of decay. After he was commissioned by the other members to make a plan for improvement, Van Wassenaer managed to implement a reorganization that was highly successful. It was based on a rational management of the possessions by a professional steward, concentration of supervision at the land commanderie in Utrecht, a r... Mehr ...