Duchy of Kuyavia: Map & History
Duchy of Kuyavia is mapped in the atlas for 1188 CE – 1205 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 6,844 km².
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The Duchy of Kuyavia was a district principality in Central Europe, created in the course of the 13th century in the region of modern-day Kuyavia after the inheritance of the Kingdom of Poland in 1138 into partial duchies through the will and testament of Duke Bolesław III Wrymouth.
Duchy of Kuyavia in Depth
History
Located between the regions of Greater Poland and Mazovia, Kuyavia was the tribal area of the Goplans (Latin Glopeani, which roughly means "residents of Lake Gopło") with the political center in Kruszwica. Kuyavia was connected to Greater Poland from the 10th century, and to the Duchy of Masovia from 1138. In 1231, the duchies of Sieradz and Łęczyca, had been formed from a part of the state. In 1233 it became an independent duchy under Duke Casimir I, which, due to further divisions of inheritance (1267 and 1314), fragmented into the sub-duchies of Brześć, Inowrocław and Gniewkowo. After the unification of part of the Polish duchies to form the Kingdom of Poland under King Władysław I Łokietek, it lost its sovereignty after 1306 and became its vassal.
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Duchy of Kuyavia Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Duchy of Kuyavia appears, with the other states of the time.
Duchy of Kuyavia Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 6,844 km² in 1194 CE.
Duchy of Kuyavia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Duchy of Kuyavia exist?
Duchy of Kuyavia is dated to 1188 CE – 1205 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Duchy of Kuyavia?
The capital of Duchy of Kuyavia was Inowrocław.
How large was Duchy of Kuyavia at its peak?
At its peak in 1194 AD Duchy of Kuyavia covered about 6,844 km².
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