Polity Principality of Rostock (Denmark)

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Rostock was placed under the protection and overlordship of Denmark, and then incorporated into Denmark in 1323.

Establishment

  • January 1301: In 1300 Rostock fell under the protection and feudal rule of King Eric of Denmark.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • May 1323: After another war, Henry II of Mecklenburg conquered Rostock and made peace with the Danish king Christopher II on May 21, 1323. He received the lordships of Rostock, Gnoien and Schwaan as hereditary fiefdoms from Denmark and the Principality of Rostock ceased to exist.

Disestablishment

  • May 1323: After another war, Henry II of Mecklenburg conquered Rostock and made peace with the Danish king Christopher II on May 21, 1323. He received the lordships of Rostock, Gnoien and Schwaan as hereditary fiefdoms from Denmark and the Principality of Rostock ceased to exist.