What was the original purpose of founding Kaliningrad in 1255?
Trade center
Military base
Teutonic Knights' settlement
Fishing village
Answer
Kaliningrad, originally known as Königsberg, was founded in 1255 by the Teutonic Knights during the Northern Crusades. It was established as a fortress and settlement for the knights, who aimed to Christianize the Baltic region.
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