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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
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 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 ...
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. The most prominent Griffin was Eric of Pomerania ...
The House of Griffin dukes and the Duchy of Pomerania. Beginnings of the duke’s seat in Szczecin (12th-13th centuries) Buildings on the Castle Hill in the reign of Duke Barnim III (mid-14th century) Continuation of the construction of the “Big House” in the reign of Duke Bogislaw X (at the turn of the 15th century) Expansion of the castle ...
