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GDAŃSK - COSMOPOLITICAL CITY

ETHNICAL ANALYSIS OF SOCIETY BEFORE II WORLD WAR

Gdańsk (997-1308)

In Gdańsk, which was ruled by the dynasty of Pomeranian princes, native Slovian society was coexisting with increasing number of

merchants and craftsmen arriving from West.

Gdańsk (1308 - 1454)Gdańsk, during crusaders era was a bravely developing community center. This fact had a bad influence on Polish inhabitants, who were

living under a continuous pressure.During these times, the Gdańsk’ city complex

was monocultural in terms of ethnicity, although masses of Germans flooded there.

Gdańsk (1454 – 1793)

As for Gdańsk, as for the whole Polish society, these times of blooming of the country were

called The Golden Century. During these times Gdańsk became a

metropolis for many cultures. Masses of Jews, Hugenots, Scots, Scandinavians, Germans and Dutchmen arrived to the town because of the

Reformation.

Gdańsk (1793 – 1919)

Years of partitions destroyed Gdańsk. Prussian leadership established the soldier enforcement in

the town, which made the wisest and the greatest Gdańsk inhabitants emigrate.

In 1807, the city was conquered by Napoleon, but only for 7 years – army of Tzhar conquered

Gdańsk in 1814. Prussian army recovered the city, which became

degraded – Gdańsk had a lack of its nativity.

Gdańsk (1919 – 1939)

These times were very hard for Gdańsk, because the town was germanised – Polish society didn’t

count even 10% of inhabitants.Hitler’ party became leaders in 1933, which was

connected with penalties for Polish people. Gdańsk was managed by 3rd Mass dignitaries.

After the burst of the War, Polishmen were carried out from Gdańsk to General Gubernatory or to

Stutthoff concentration camp.

Gdańsk later

After the war, Gdańsk, as the whole „Recovered Grounds” have become a place of moves of the Kresy inhabitants; from this time Gdańsk

will be diametrically different…

Bibliography

• gdansk.pl - Tourist’s vademecum - History of Gdańsk

• ireneuszkazmierczak.wordpress.com - Gdańsk, Z Tych Okolic

• other photos - google images

Authors

• Marcin Osowski (leader, historical knowledge)

• Karol Olender (content)• Maciej Martynowski (content)

• Jakub Watkowski (translation to English)• Sebastian Sypniewski (support and catering

staff)• Tymon Gagulewicz (images and edition)

XX LO GDAŃSKPOLANDNatural Treasures of Europe

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the authors. The Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained herein.

XX Secondary School in Gdańsk, PolandSupervision: Agnieszka Jackiewicz

Consultation: Daniel Łumianek