 Seeking an independent political position, the local knighthood also gained Poznań, which was defended by the mayor Przemek and the townspeople.The knights of Greater Poland, knowing about Władysław's suppression of the rebellion of mayor Albert in Krakow, discerned that he was a defender of their economic and political interests.The result was the transfer of power to Władysław, who entered Poznań in August 1314.