War of the Succession of Stettin

The War of the Succession of Stettin (German: Stettiner Erbfolgekrieg, Stettiner Erbfolgestreit) was a conflict between the Dukes of Pomerania and the Elector of Brandenburg. It started in 1464, after the death of Duke Otto III, the last Duke of Pomerania-Stettin. The Dukes of Pomerania-Wolgast, Eric II and Wartislaw X, held that they were Otto's rightful heirs. Elector Frederick II of Brandenburg held that Pomerania-Stettin was a fief of Brandenburg. Since its duke, Otto III, had died without a male heir, it should fall back to Brandenburg.

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War of the Succession of Stettin
Date 1464–1472 Location Western Pomerania, Neumark Result Brandenburger victory Recognition of the suzerainty of Brandenburg by Pomerania-Stettin Recognition of throne succession by the Margraviate of Brandenburg, in case of House of Griffin dying out
Belligerents
Pomerania-Stettin Pomerania-Wolgast Pomerania-Stolp Pomerania-Stargard	Margraviate of Brandenburg Supporters: Holy Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Eric II Wartislaw X	Frederick II

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