Pomerania-Demmin

The Duchy of Pomerania-Demmin, also known as the Duchy of Demmin, and the Duchy of Dymin, was a feudal duchy in Western Pomerania within the Holy Roman Empire. Its capital was Demmin. It was ruled by the Griffin dynasty. It existed in the High Middle Ages era, between 1160 and 1264.

Duchy of Pomerania-Demmin
(Teil-)Herzogtum Pommern-Demmin (German)
Księstwo dymińskie (Polish)
Ducatus Dyminiensis (Latin)
1160–1264
Coat of arms
StatusState of the Holy Roman Empire
CapitalDemmin
Religion
Roman Catholic
GovernmentFeudal duchy
Duke 
 1160–1180 (first)
Casimir I
 1219/1920–1264 (last)
Wartislaw III
Historical eraHigh Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
 Partition of the Duchy of Pomerania
1160
 Unification of the Duchy of Pomerania
1264
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Duchy of Pomerania
Duchy of Pomerania
Today part ofPoland
Germany

The state was formed in 1160, in the partition of the Duchy of Pomerania, with duke Casimir I, as its first ruler. After death of its last ruler, duke Wartislaw III, the state was united with Pomerania-Stettin, forming the Duchy of Pomerania.

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