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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| ===State of the Teutonic Order=== | |||
| In 1236, the ] under ], destroyed an ] fortress between the lakes Sorgensee<ref>ostpreussen.net </ref> (jez. Dzierzgon) and Liwieniec. The town was first mentioned in 1250 as Riesenburg. The village growing around the castle and received ] (Prawo chełmińskie) city rights on 30 October 1330<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prabuty.pl/prabuty/content/view/15/34/|title= History of Prabuty}}</ref> from bishop Rudolf of Pomesania (1322–1332). | In 1236, the ] under ], destroyed an ] fortress between the lakes Sorgensee<ref>ostpreussen.net </ref> (jez. Dzierzgon) and Liwieniec. The town was first mentioned in 1250 as Riesenburg. The village growing around the castle and received ] (Prawo chełmińskie) city rights on 30 October 1330<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prabuty.pl/prabuty/content/view/15/34/|title= History of Prabuty}}</ref> from bishop Rudolf of Pomesania (1322–1332). | ||
| In 1451 the town council joined the ] that opposed the ], but bishop Kaspar Linke expelled the councilors and confiscated their property. After the ], in which Polish forces were defeated, the town sided with the Order again.{{cn}} | In 1451 the town council joined the ] that opposed the ], but bishop Kaspar Linke expelled the councilors and confiscated their property. After the ], in which Polish forces were defeated, the town sided with the Order again.{{cn}} | ||
| ===As part of Kingdom of Poland=== | |||
| After the ] and the ] the town became part of ] although ] bishops retained their rule over the area. A ] was held in the town in 1556. | After the ] and the ] the town became part of ] although ] bishops retained their rule over the area. A ] was held in the town in 1556. | ||
| Prabuty suffered during the 17th century ]. In 1628 half of it burnt down, and in 1688 it burnt down completely.<ref name="JFG" /> In 1722 fire caused great destructions.<ref name="JFG" /> | Prabuty suffered during the 17th century ]. In 1628 half of it burnt down, and in 1688 it burnt down completely.<ref name="JFG" /> In 1722 fire caused great destructions.<ref name="JFG" /> | ||
| ===As part of Prussia=== | |||
| After the ] in 1772, the town was annexed by the ]. It became part of the new Prussian province of ] in 1773. In 1871 the town became part of the ] in the framework of the Prussian-led ]. Until 1919 Riesenburg belonged to the administrative district of ] in the ]. | After the ] in 1772, the town was annexed by the ]. It became part of the new Prussian province of ] in 1773. In 1871 the town became part of the ] in the framework of the Prussian-led ]. Until 1919 Riesenburg belonged to the administrative district of ] in the ]. | ||
| ===After World War I=== | |||
| After ], a referendum was held concerning the future nationality of the town. From 1920 to 1939 Riesenburg belonged to the administrative district of Regierungsbezik Westpreußen in the ] and from October 26, 1939, to 1945 to the district ] in the province of ]. | After ], a referendum was held concerning the future nationality of the town. From 1920 to 1939 Riesenburg belonged to the administrative district of Regierungsbezik Westpreußen in the ] and from October 26, 1939, to 1945 to the district ] in the province of ]. | ||
| ===After World War II=== | |||
| The town was captured by the ] ] in 1945 during ]. It then became part of Poland. Most of the former East-Prussian inhabitants were expelled and replaced by ] from regions east of the ], in particular from the former Polish '']''. | The town was captured by the ] ] in 1945 during ]. It then became part of Poland. Most of the former East-Prussian inhabitants were expelled and replaced by ] from regions east of the ], in particular from the former Polish '']''. | ||
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See also: Prabuty, Masovian Voivodeship Place in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland| Prabuty | |
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 Cathedral in Prabuty (1st half of 14th century) | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Pomeranian |
| County | Kwidzyn |
| Gmina | Prabuty |
| Town rights | 1330 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bogdan Józef Pawłowski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.92 km (2.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,488 |
| • Density | 1,400/km (3,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 82–550 |
| Area code | +48 55 |
| Car plates | GKW |
| Website | http://www.prabuty.pl |
Prabuty (Template:Lang-de) is a town in Kwidzyn County within the Pomeranian Voivodeship of northern Poland. In the period between 1975–98 Prabuty were part of the Elbląg Voivodeship.
Geographical location
Prabuty is located approximately 18 kilometers east of Kwidzyn, 75 kilometers south-east of Gdańsk and 133 kilometers south-west of Kaliningrad.
Prabuty is an important rail junction on the Warszawa–Gdynia railway.
History
In 1236, the Teutonic Knights under Henry III, Margrave of Meissen, destroyed an Old Prussian fortress between the lakes Sorgensee (jez. Dzierzgon) and Liwieniec. The town was first mentioned in 1250 as Riesenburg. The village growing around the castle and received Culm law (Prawo chełmińskie) city rights on 30 October 1330 from bishop Rudolf of Pomesania (1322–1332).
In 1451 the town council joined the Prussian Confederation that opposed the Teutonic Order, but bishop Kaspar Linke expelled the councilors and confiscated their property. After the Battle of Chojnice, in which Polish forces were defeated, the town sided with the Order again.
After the Thirteen Years' War and the Second Peace of Thorn (1466) the town became part of Poland although Pomesanian bishops retained their rule over the area. A synod was held in the town in 1556.
Prabuty suffered during the 17th century Polish-Swedish wars. In 1628 half of it burnt down, and in 1688 it burnt down completely. In 1722 fire caused great destructions.
After the First Partition of Poland in 1772, the town was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia. It became part of the new Prussian province of West Prussia in 1773. In 1871 the town became part of the German Empire in the framework of the Prussian-led unification of Germany. Until 1919 Riesenburg belonged to the administrative district of Regierungsbezirk Marienwerder in the Province of West Prussia.
After World War I, a referendum was held concerning the future nationality of the town. From 1920 to 1939 Riesenburg belonged to the administrative district of Regierungsbezik Westpreußen in the Province of East Prussia and from October 26, 1939, to 1945 to the district Regierungsbezirk Marienwerder in the province of Reichsgau Danzig-West Prussia.
The town was captured by the Soviet Red Army in 1945 during World War II. It then became part of Poland. Most of the former East-Prussian inhabitants were expelled and replaced by Poles from regions east of the Curzon Line, in particular from the former Polish Kresy Wschodnie.
Heinz Heydrich (1905–44, suicide), brother of Reinhard Heydrich, is buried in a soldiers cemetery Riesenburg, according to the Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt).
Number of inhabitants by year
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 1777 | 1,797 |
| 1782 | 1,878 |
| 1831 | 2,722 |
| 1875 | 3,542 |
| 1880 | 3,718 |
| 1890 | 4,586 |
| 1900 | 5,032 |
| 1905 | 4,826 |
| 1925 | 5,340 |
| 1933 | 6,116 |
| 1939 | 8,093 |
| 2006 | 8,488 |
References
- ostpreussen.net Geschichte von Prabuty – Riesenburg
- "History of Prabuty".
- ^ Johann Friedrich Goldbeck: Volständige Topographie des Königreichs Preussen. Part II: Topographie von West-Preussen, Marienwerder 1789, p. 6, no 2.
- Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon, 6th edition, Vol. 16, Leipzig 1909, pp. 925–926.
- Michael Rademacher: Deutsche Verwaltungsgeschichte Provinz Westpreußen, Kreis Rosenberg (2006).
- August Eduard Preuß: Preußische Landes- und Volkskunde. Königsberg 1835, p. 441.
External links
- Municipal website Template:Pl icon
- Independent Municipal Website Template:Pl icon
- History and Forum City Template:Pl icon
- Futbol Team Website Template:Pl icon