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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.
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.
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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 ...
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.
Aug 17, 2009 · The Duchy of Pomerania was a duchy on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea. It was ruled by the House of Griffins. After the last of Griffin dukes died in 1637 (during the Thirty Years' War), the Duchy ceased to exist and was divided between Sweden and Prussia (Brandenburg-Prussia).
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. It existed from the 12th century till mid 17th century and was ruled by dukes of the House of Pomerania (Griffins). In the 12th century, Poland, the Holy Roman Empire's Duchy of Saxony and Denmark ...
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.
