Masters of the Teutonic order in Livonia in 1525-1561 years and processes of reformation

This article presents the analysis of the position of the masters in Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order in the specified time frame, since the secularization of the Order in Prussia to similar processes in Livonia. In particular, attention with respect to the issue of secularization of masters of spiritual and secular chivalric corporation in the wordly duchy.