Bogislaw VII, Duke of Pomerania
Bogislaw VII (before 1355 – 1404) was a Duke of Pomerania-Stettin from the House of Griffins.
Bogislaw VII, Duke of Pomerania | |
|---|---|
| Born | before 1355 |
| Died | 1404 |
| Noble family | House of Griffins |
| Father | Barnim III, Duke of Pomerania |
| Mother | Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen |
Life
Bogislaw VII was the son of Duke Barnim III "the church founder" (c. 1303 – 1368) and his wife, Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen. After his father's death in 1368, he ruled Pomerania-Stettin jointly with his older brothers Casimir III and Swantibor III.
Casimir III died in battle in 1372 during a war against Brandenburg. Swantibor III and Bogislaw VII continued to rule Pomerania-Stettin jointly. Bogislaw VII is described as a Duke, equal in status to his older brothers. He was, however, overshadowed by them.
Bogislaw VII died in 1404. After his death, his brother Swantibor III ruled Pomerania-Stettin alone.
The Codex Gelre, a collection of coats of arms from the late 14th Century, mentions a "Duke of Groswin". This may have been Bogislaw VII.[1]
See also
References
- Klaus Conrad: Herzogliche Schwäche und städtische Macht in der zweiten Hälfte des 14. und im 15. Jahrhundert, in: Werner Buchholz (ed.): Deutsche Geschichte im Osten Europas: Pommern, Siedler Verlag, Berlin, 1999, ISBN 3-88680-272-8, p. 127-202.
- Martin Wehrmann: Geschichte von Pommern, vol. 1, 2nd ed., Verlag Friedrich Andreas Perthes, Gotha, 1919, reprinted: Augsburg, 1992, ISBN 3-89350-112-6