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  Dukes of Pomerania at AllExperts
Thus it is a geographical and historical region in northern Poland and Germany, on the south coast of the Baltic Sea on both sides of the Oder River and extends to the Vistula river in the east and the Reknitz River in the west.
In the second half of the 10th century, Pomerania seems to have been, at least for a short period, part of the budding state of Poland, or under its overlordship, but the bishopric of Kołobrzeg established in 1000 was destroyed ca.
In 1325 the Principality of Rügen fell to Pomerania.
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 Gdansk
Gdańsk is, with a population of 460,000 (2002), the largest city in the historical province of Eastern Pomerania.
1060-1106 - Swietobor I, duke of Gdańsk Pomerania
1296-1299 Ladislaus I of Poland, duke of Poland, Cuiavia and Pomerania
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 Regents of Pomerania
About 995 was Pomerania conquered by Poland for the first time and it was thereafter struggling to retain as much of its autonomy as possible against Poland, Denmark and German states.
The branch of the Pomeranian princely house that ruled the most western part of Pomerania (Slawia) was called the house of Greif and they assumed the title duke 1170, which was confirmed by the German emperor 1181.
When the last member of the house of Greif died 1637 was Pomerania already occupied by Swedish troops and it was divided between Sweden and Brandenburg in the peace of Westphalia.
www.tacitus.nu /historical-atlas/regents/poland/pomerania.htm   (382 words)

  
 KANA - Kashubian Association of North America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
As for West Pomerania, upon the death (in 1637) of the last of its dukes, Boguslaw XIV, the region was divided up between Brandenburg and Sweden under the provisions of the Treaty of Westphalia (1648).
The monthly magazine Pomerania is the Kaszub-Pomeranian Association's display case the first up-to-date source of information on the past and present history of the Kaszubs as well as of other groups and inhabitants of the Pomeranian region.
Particularly important is the presence and role of the Kaszubs in maintaining contact and a spirit of cooperation between ethnic minorities and nationalities, as well as between Poland and Germany, both in the fields of scholarly research, cultural exchange and in the resolution of socio-political issues.
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 Dukes of Pomerania - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
Pomerania is a geographical and historical region in northern Poland and Germany, on the south coasts of Baltic Sea on both sides of the Oder River and reaches to the Vistula river in the east and Reknitz river in the west.
Middle Pomerania with Slupsk and Slawno was made a Polish fief under a Pomeranian duke Racibor I. Western Pomerania with Kamien, Kolobrzeg and Bialogard were made a Polish fief ruled by duke Warcisław I. czecin and Wolin were semi-independent city-republics being Polish fiefs.
In 1325 the Principality of Rugen fell to Pomerania.
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 Gdańsk - TvWiki, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Gdańsk is, with a population of 460,524 (mid 2004), the largest city in the historical province of Eastern Pomerania.
Although it left the legal basis of their possession of the province in some doubt, the agreement permitted the foundation of the municipality in 1343 and the development of increased export of grain from Poland via the Vistula river trading routes.
Ninety percent of the city was reduced to ruins during the war and thereafter, and it is estimated that 25 percent of the pre-war population was killed.
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 Mściwój II of Pomerania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mściwój II (also called Mestwin II or Mszczuj II) was a duke of Eastern Pomerania in years 1266-1294 (died 25 December 1294).
Later, he united all lands of Eastern Pomerania and became its sole ruler.
Because he had no sons, he has concluded the Treaty of Kępno in 1282, making duke Przemysł II his successor in all his possessions.
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 Gdansk
In the folowing years Gdansk was the main centre of a Polish splinter duchy ruled by the dynasty of Dukes of Pomerania.
Thanks to the Royal charters granted by the king Casimir IV the Jagiellonian and the free access to all Polish markets, Gdansk became the largest and richest Polish seaport and city, responsible for 80% of Polish exports.
1060-1106 - Swietobor I, duke of Gdansk Pomerania
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 Gdansk : QuicklyFind Info
Since the wandering of the nations in 5th century, Pomerania populated is by Slavic and Baltic tribes with important factor of Scandinavian influence.
It is known that the Kashubians migrated to the area, but it is sure they settled in neighboring areas in Pomerania with the general Slavic people's movement to the north and west from the Pripjet marshes after 600.
Danzig was surrounded by the Prussian territories until the Second Partition Of Poland (1793), when it was incorporated into the Prussian kingdom as part of the province of West Prussia, reverting at the Congress of Vienna to direct Prussian rule after a brief period (1807–14) as a free city.
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 Science Fair Projects - Mestwin II of Pomerania
Mestwin II, Mszczuj II or Mściwój II (died 25 December 1294) was a duke of Eastern Pomerania in years 1266-1294.
Later had united all dictricts and become the sole ruler of all Eastern Pomerania.
Because he had no sons, he has concluded the Treaty of Kepno in 1282 making duke Przemysl II of Poland, his successor in all his possessions, what was confirmed by the estates of the duchy (early parliamentarism).
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 Gdansk - Gurupedia
After his assassination in 1296, the city was temporary ruled by the kings of Bohemia and Poland, Wenceslaus II and his son Wenceslaus III.
Brandenburg's claim to Gdansk and Pomerania was based on a treaty of August 8, 1305 between Brandenburg's rulers and Wenceslaus III, promising the Meissen territory to the Bohemian crown in exchange for Gdansk Pomerania (the contract was not made).
Ladislaus I of Poland, duke of Poland, Cuiavia and Pomerania
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 Gdańsk - Free net encyclopedia
Gdańsk is, with a population of 460,524 (mid 2004), the largest city in the historical province of Eastern Pomerania.
Although it left the legal basis of their possession of the province in some doubt, the agreement permitted the foundation of the municipality in 1343 and the development of increased export of grain from Poland via the Vistula river trading routes.
Nazi demands for easier access from Pomerania to Danzig and to East Prussia served as a direct pretext for the German attack on Poland on September 1, 1939 and triggered the outbreak of World War II.
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 Gdańsk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The city lies on the southern coast of the Gdańsk Bay (of the Baltic Sea), in a conurbation with the spa town of Sopot, the city of Gdynia and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the greater Gdańsk or the Tricity (''Trójmiasto'') with a population of over a million people.
Image:Seal of Msciwoj II of Pomerania.gifframeleftSeal of [[Msciwoj II of PomeraniaMściwój II, duke of Gdańsk Pomerania (1271-1294)]]
Ninety percent of the city was reduced to ruins during the war and thereafter, and it is estimated that 25 percent of the pre-war population was killed.
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Pobóg coat of arms
Comes (count) Msciwoj sealed a document in Pobóg coat of arms in 1231 and 1235.
Wolmir, bishop of Kujawy, in „Lives of the Kujawy” by bishop Darnalewski states that he was a Pobóg; from pastor of Kruszwica to Kujawy canon, he was chosen by the chapter for the see in 1258; he was chancellor under the Mazovian princes Ziemowit and Kazimierz.
He suffered many wrongs at the hands of Swietopelk, prince of Pomerania, and had many quarrels with Kazimierz, prince of Łęczyca and Kujawy, when he laid upon him the censure of the church; many estates went to the Kujawy church, both bought by him and bestowed by various lords.
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 POMERELIA Articles Pomerelia (German: Pommerellen) is
Pomerelia was situated in eastern Pomerania on the southern shore of the Baltic Sea, centered on the city of Gdansk at the mouth of the Vistula.
When the territory began to be called Pomerania in the 11th century, Pomerelia, along with the rest of Pomerania was inhabited by West Slavic tribes and was under the rule of Duchy of Polans.
Gdansk (Danzig) was the capital of an entire dynasty of the Dukes of Pomerania, the most famous being Msciwój I (1207–1220), Swietopelk II (1215–1266), and Msciwój II (1271–1294).
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 Polish Post - Issues of polish stamps - II/2005
In the renaissance period Sopot used to be the summer resort of rich townspeople from Gdansk and, therefore, it started to adopt the form of a holiday resort.
It was reconstructed by settlers from the whole area of Poland, who started arriving numerously to Szczecin and to the lands of West Pomerania.
It is nowadays considered the largest cultural and scientific centre of West Pomerania Province.
www.poczta-polska.pl /znaczki/en/a2005_2.php   (2287 words)

  
 ENGLISH ENCYCLOPAEDIA - Dukes of Pomerania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Middle Pomerania with Slupsk and Slawno was made a Polish fief under a Pomeranian duke Racibor I. Western Pomerania with Kamien, Kolobrzeg and Bialogard were made a Polish fief ruled by duke Warcisław I;.
• to 1178 part of Eastern Pomerania • 1178-1200/1207 Grzymislaw II • 1215/1223-1229/1230 Warcislaw I • 1229-1255/1266 Swietopelk II Wielki • 1255/12661271 Msciwoj II • from 1271 part of united Duchy of Eastern Pomerania
• ?-1156 Racibor I (from 1147/8 also duke of Western Pomerania) • to ca 1190 part of Western Pomerania • 1190-1223 Boguslaw III • 1223-1238 Racibor II • 1238-1316 part of Eastern Pomerania • from 1316 as Duchy of Slupsk part of Duchy of Wolgast (Western Pomerania)
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 Gdansk
According to archeologists, the Gdańsk stronghold was constructed in the 980s; however, the year 997 has in recent years been considered to be the date of the foundation of the city itself, as the year in which Saint Adalbert of Prague (sent by the Polish king Boleslav the Brave) baptized the Gdańsk inhabitants (urbs Gyddanyzc).
In 1440 it participated in the foundation of the Prussian Union which led to the Thirteen Years War (1454-1644) and the incorporation of Gdansk Pomerania, under direct rule of the Polish Crown.
1060-1106 - Swietobor I, duke of Gdańsk Pomerania
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 GDANSK
Until XIII century West and East Pomerania were the separate Duchies bordered with the Polish State under Piasts, but the part of Eastern/Gdansk Pomerania belonged to Bishopric of Kuyavia (in the Piast Kingdom).
After the death of the last Duke of Pomerania - Msciwoj II, according to the Agreement concluded in 1282 as well as his last will, Gdansk Pomerania became the part of Poland under the reign of Przemysl II who used a title
It is worth to notice that Przemysl II was a son of the sister of the Great Duke of Pomerania - Swietopelk who reigned 1217 - 1266.
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 Gdańsk
Probably at that time two suburban town settlements existed - one concentrated around St Catherines church with the harbour situated at todays Targ Rybny (Fish Market) and the second covering the southern part of later Main Town with the harbour along the Motlawa between Zielona Brama (Green Gate) and Zuraw (the Crane).
Gdańsk was included in the unifying Polish Kingdom in 1294 as a result of a testament made by the last Gdańsk prince Msciwoj II bequesting the East Pomeranian Principality to the future king Przemyslaw II.
The 13 year war, which led to Poland regaining of Gdansk Pomerania, Warmia, Zulawy and Ziemia Chelminska, was led by Poland to a large extent with the help of Gdansk money, army and fleet.
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 Gdansk - Gurupedia
This lead to the city decline and to a series of wars between the rebelious Knights and the Polish kings, ended with the Peace of Kalisz in 1343 when the Knights acknowleged the Polish sovereignty over Pomerania.
1440 Gdańsk participated in the foundation of the Prussian Union that lead to the Thirteen Years War (1454-1644) and the incorporation of Gdansk Pomerania, directly to the Polish Crown.
Thanks to the Royal charters granted by the king Casimir IV the Jagiellonian and the free access to all Polish markets, Gdansk has become the largest and richest Polish seaport and city, responsible for 80% of Polish exports.
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 Gdansk Travel Tips - Gdansk Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
The ruler 's son and last prince of the Gdañsk Pomerania, Msciwoj II also called Mestwin, bestowed his land to Przemysl II, Prince of Great Poland in an act drawn in Kêpno in 1282.
That was a step of great political significance, as it enabled unification of the Polish territories.
However, in view of the chaos that spread in Gdañsk following the death of the Czech king Vaclav (the Œwiêc family having sold Pomerania to the Margraves of Brandenburg), the governor of the castle, Bogusza, called on the Teutonic Knights for help.
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 Gdansk: 13th century gothic church seriously damaged in a fire :( - SkyscraperCity
First founded by the princes of Gdańsk Pomerania, it was substantially expanded in the 14th c.
It was built by in 1220s, oldest church in Gdansk built by Polish duke of Pomerania Msciwoj I, a crown fief who also called himself by an offical title "Polish governor of Eastern Pomerania".
Where do you get the Germans in Gdansk in 1200s is beyond me. I don't think they even collonized Berlin by then.
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 RootsWeb: GEN-MEDIEVAL-L Re: Sambor III Duke of Pomerelia
example: Swantopolk is Swietopelk, Mestwin- Msciwoj, Dirschau is Tczew.
(Latin, Pomerania) and in the medieval ages, was divided into separate
these powers for Pomerania territory, and later complex history of XVIII-XX century resulted in present terminology chaos, but it is more rightly to use
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 Jacek Spychała   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Its main care is to keep the Pomeranian tradition.
The members find themselves rooted in history of the first princes of Pomerania like Sambor, Swietopelk and Msciwoj.
The members take part in many historical reconstruction evnts.
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His second consort Adelaide was crowned in 1341 at the Cathedral in Poznan.
Issue of his first marriage: Elizabeth (*1326/34,†before 1363; Duchess of Pomerania); Kunegunda (*1331/35,†1357;
1294: Duchy of Eastern Pomerania inherited by Duke Przemysl II of Great Poland,
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 Msciwoj I Of Pomerania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
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