Великий Святополк Great Svyatopolk

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What is this prince famous for? The fact that he lived in the 13th century and fought a lot? No, that's not exactly why. Of course, he fought a lot with the pagan Prussians and with the neighbors and with the Teutonic Knights (although at the beginning he was on their side). Medieval politics is as complex as modern politics. Muddy things. The main thing is that Svyatopolk was able to carry out a number of reforms that gave development to Gdansk! He gave Gdań sk the municipal law of the Free City of Lü beck. In 1240 repealed the pirate coast law - that is, shipwrecked ships were not to be plundered by local residents and sailors could not be killed. He strengthened trade and duties in every possible way. Reorganized the system of decayed castles and made administrative points out of them. Since he became a Catholic, he built Catholic cathedrals (about 11 new parishes). He did a lot for Gdansk, and he was buried in the Olifsky Cathedral. In general, the descendants began to call him Svyatopolk the Great!