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On Albert V's side, Konrad IV played a key role in the decisive battle that ensued in 1438. The Polish army attempted to rally the
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Hussites in Silesia, receiving support from the majority of the Wroclaw nobility.
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Konrad IV's extensive involvement in political affairs and prolonged wars had a significant impact on the bishopric, resulting in a substantial debt of 8,500 Hungarian
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