Pomerania
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Pomerania | |
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Duchy of Pomerania | |
Hertogdom Pomerland | |
Established | 1757 |
Capital | Stettin |
Largest City | Danzig |
Government Type | Parliamentary monarchy |
Languages | Pomeranian (official) Markish Brandenburgish Prussian Cassubian French |
Pomerania, officially the Duchy of Pomerania (Pomeranian: Hertogdom Pomerland, Cassubian: Pòmòrsczé Ksyżestwò), is a country located in north-central Europe on the shores of the Baltic Sea. It borders the countries of Hanover, Saxony, and Poland. Disestablished by Sweden and Prussia in 1637, the Duchy was recreated in 1757 after the Silesian War under the Augustenbourg dynasty.
History
Premodern history
Swedish-Prussian period (1648-1750)
Frederican era (1750-1801)
Early 19th century (1801-1872)
Baltic Troubles (1872-1938)
Government and Politics
Demographics
Culture
List of leaders
House of Augustenbourg
The House of Augustenbourg is a cadet branch of the Oldenburg dynasty. Prince Frederick William's descendants have ruled Pomerania as sovereigns since 1757. Their claim is based on Prince Frederick William's descent from his aunt Elisabeth, Duchess of Pomerania.

- Frederick Christian (1757-1801)
- Francis II (1801-1802)
- Warcislaus XI (1802-1847)
- Bogislaw XIII (1847-1892)
- Frederick Albert (1892-1911)
- Bogislaw XIV (1911-1946)
- Otto IV (1946-1970)