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  1. The Duchy of Pomerania ( German: Herzogtum Pommern; Polish: Księstwo pomorskie; Latin: Ducatus Pomeraniae) was a duchy in Pomerania on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea, ruled by dukes of the House of Pomerania ( Griffins ). The country existed in the Middle Ages between years 1121–1160, 1264–1295, 1478–1531, and 1625–1637.

  2. The House of Griffin or Griffin dynasty [4] ( German: Greifen; Polish: Gryfici, Danish: Grif; Latin: Gryphes [5]) [a] was a dynasty ruling the Duchy of Pomerania from the 12th century until 1637. The name "Griffins" was used by the dynasty after the 15th century [10] and had been taken from the ducal coat of arms.

  3. In 1720 they became part of the Kingdom of Prussia, and then, until 1945, they were part of Germany. As a result of World War II, the eastern part of the land, including Szczecin (former capital of the duchy of Griffins), became part of Poland. Currently, the historical lands of the Duchy of Pomerania are located in two countries: Poland and ...

  4. Duchy of Pomerania. Partitions of Pomerania. First partition 1155–1264. Second partition 1295–1368. Third partition 1368–1376. Fourth partition 1376/1377–1478 and Pomeranian immediacy. Fifth and sixth partitions 1531–1625. Definitive reunification and annexation to Sweden. Dukes of Pomerania: the House of Griffins.

  5. Duchy of Pomerania-Barth was a feudal duchy of the Holy Roman Empire located in Western Pomerania that existed in the Middle Ages between 1376 and 1478, and between 1569 and 1625. The state consisted of its capital, Barth, and nearby areas. Duchy had separated from Pomerania-Wolgast in 1376 and was incorporated into Duchy of Pomerania in 1478.

  6. THE BURGWALL OF THE GRIFFIN Szczecin – the former capital of the Duchy of Pomerania under the reign of the dukes of the Griffin dynasty, and now the capital of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, is the largest city in Western Pomerania. Historically, the city was also known as Sasin, Sedinum, Stetinum and Stettin.

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  8. The establishment of the duchy of Pomerania leads to more and more conquest of native lands and a gradual end to native rule. Duchy of Pommern / Pomerania (Greifen) AD 1107 - 1637. A Germanised duchy was established in Pomerania which gradually conquered the remaining native tribes, turning them into vassals and Christianising them.

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