The Duchy of Greater Poland was a district principality in Greater Poland that was a fiefdom of the Kingdom of Poland. It was formed in 1138 from the territories of the Kingdom of Poland, following its fragmentation started by the testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth. In 1177, the state broke had separated into the duchies of Poznań, Gniezno and Kalisz, and united again in 1279, lasting in that form until 1320, when it was incorporated back into the Kingdom of Poland. Its capital was Poznań.
Fragmentation of Poland in 1138: Duchy of Greater Poland of Mieszko III composed of Western Great Poland
The rebuilt Royal Castle, Poznań in Poznań
Greater Poland, often known by its Polish name Wielkopolska, is a Polish historical region of west-central Poland. Its chief and largest city is Poznań followed by Kalisz, the oldest city in Poland.
Image: Poznan 10 2013 img 15 Old Market
Image: Cathedral of Gniezno (21)
Image: Kalisz Town Hall 2019 P02
Image: Pałac w Rogalinie (3)