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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.
The House of Griffin or Griffin dynasty (German: Greifen; Polish: Gryfici, Danish: Grif; Latin: Gryphes) 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 and had been taken from the ducal coat of arms.
From the late 12th century, the Griffin Duchy of Pomerania stayed with the Holy Roman Empire and the Principality of Rügen with Denmark, while Denmark, Brandenburg, Poland and the Teutonic Knights struggled for control in Samboride Pomerelia.
RulerRulerBornReignc.1091 First son of Świętobor, Duke of ...1121 – 9 August 1135c.1095 Second son of Świętobor, Duke of ...1121 – 1156Regency of Racibor I, Duke of ...Regency of Racibor I, Duke of ...Regency of Racibor I, Duke of ...Regency of Racibor I, Duke of ...1127 First son of Warcislaus I and Ida of ...9 August 1135 – 18 March 1187Duchy 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.
RulerRulerBornReignc.1091 First son of Świętobor, Duke of ...1121 – 9 August 1135c.1095 Second son of Świętobor, Duke of ...1121 – 1156Regency of Racibor I, Duke of ...Regency of Racibor I, Duke of ...Regency of Racibor I, Duke of ...Regency of Racibor I, Duke of ...1127 First son of Warcislaus I and Ida of ...9 August 1135 – 18 March 1187As 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 Germany.
The Duchy of Pomerania 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.
Historically, the Grand Dukedom of Pomerania and Livonia is based upon the ancient territories of a duchy in Pomerania on the southern borders of the Baltic Sea.
