Duchy of Gdańsk

Duchy of Gdańsk
Księstwo gdańskie (Polish)
1227–1270
Coat of arms
CapitalGdańsk
Official languagesPolish, Latin
Religion
Roman Catholic
GovernmentDuchy
Duke 
 1227–1266 (first)
Swietopelk II
 1266–1270 (last)
Warcisław II of Gdańsk
Historical eraHigh Middle Ages
 Partition of the Duchy of Pomerelia
1227
 Unification of the Duchy of Pomerelia
1270
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Duchy of Eastern Pomerania
Duchy of Świecie and Lubiszewo
Duchy of Eastern Pomerania
Today part ofPoland

The Duchy of Gdańsk (Polish: Księstwo gdańskie) was a duchy in Pomerelia with its capital in Gdańsk. It was formed in 1227 from the partition of the Duchy of Pomerelia and existed until 1270 when it was incorporated back into it.