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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.
- Feudal duchy
- High Middle Ages
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.
- 12th century
- Wartislaw I
The Pomeranian Griffin secret military organization ( Polish: Tajna Organizacja Wojskowa Gryf Pomorski) was a Polish anti-Nazi resistance group active in Pomerania and East Prussia during World War II. A major Polish resistance organization in the Pomerania region, at its height in 1943 it might have had as many as 20,000 members, although only ...
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.
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.
An imposing winged griffin is located on the square in front of the Town Hall, shining in radiant colours in the evening. THE HOUSE OF GRIFFINS AND THE DUCHY OF POMERANIA. The oldest settlement village on what is now known as Castle Hill was established as early as in the 8th century.
The House of Griffin or Griffin dynasty 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. Duke Wartislaw I was the first historical ruler of the Duchy of Pomerania and the founder of the Griffin dynasty.
