Freistaat Schwenten
Free State of Schwenten (Polish: Republika Świętnieńska, Wolne Państwo Świętno, German: Freistaat Schwenten) was an independent state proclaimed in 1919 with the capital in Schwenten. The declaration of independence had defensive role, local government was aware of the Polish uprisings in Poland. It survived 7 months until it joined Germany.[1]
Free State of Schwenten Freistaat Schwenten Republika Świętnieńska | |
|---|---|
| 1919–1919 | |
| Capital | Schwenten |
| Government | Republic |
| President | |
| History | |
• Established | 6 January 1919 |
• Disestablished | 10 August 1919 |
Map published in „Die Grenze Post” 25.12.1932
References
- Jacobs, Frank (June 11, 2015). "Life, Liberty, and Free Beer: the Short-lived Free State of Schwenten". bigthink.com. Retrieved Jan 24, 2019.
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