The Middle Ages (before 1500) - Privilege to the city of Gdansk

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Privilege to the city of Gdansk

From the collection of the State Archive in Gdańsk

Phot. Krystyna Zalewska

June 9, 1455, Piotrków

King Casimir Jagiellon grants the Council of Gdańsk rights to introduce “wilkierze” (city statutes) and to introduce and abolish taxes in the city.

Description: Original, in German, parchment sheet sized 460x280+80 mm; the seal of Casimir Jagillon appendant by silk white-red-black cord, impression of the seal in red sealing wax; 1 sheet.

Collection: The State Archive in Gdańsk; Files of the city of Gdańsk, Documents; catalogue no. 300, D/1,27.

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