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Świętopełk II, Duke of Pomerania

c. 1195–1266 · 13th century · Also known as Świętopełk II the Great

Świętopełk II the Great (c. 1195–1266) was Duke of Pomerelia, the most powerful of the Samborides. In 1227 he threw off Polish overlordship and was involved in the killing of the Polish high duke Leszek the White at Gąsawa. He later fought long wars against the Teutonic Order, at times in alliance with the pagan Prussians.

Świętopełk II, Duke of Pomerania
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Duchy of Pomerelia

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