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'''POSEN''' | '''POSEN''' | ||
Former province of the [[Prussia|Kingdom of Prussia]], at present in Western Poland. | Former province of the [[Prussia|Kingdom of Prussia]], at present in Western Poland. | ||
[[File:posen.jpg|center]] | For the former German city Posen, see [[Poznań]]. | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on February 28, 1881. | |||
Posen is an area in Western Poland, which became part of Prussia in 1779-1793, in 1807 it became a part of French-controlled Warsaw Duchy, to return to Prussian rule in 1815. Posen used to be a official German name used until 1918; the historical Polish name for the province is Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) - Grosspolen in German. | Posen is an area in Western Poland, which became part of Prussia in 1779-1793, in 1807 it became a part of French-controlled Warsaw Duchy, to return to Prussian rule in 1815. Posen used to be a official German name used until 1918; the historical Polish name for the province is Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) - Grosspolen in German. | ||
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The supporters, crown and helmet are those used in all Prussian provinces and could be used at wish. | The supporters, crown and helmet are those used in all Prussian provinces and could be used at wish. | ||
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[[Category:German States]] | [[Category:German States]] | ||
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