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Definition: East Prussia from The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide

Former easternmost province of Prussia, between the Vistula and Neman rivers. In 1919 the creation of the Polish Corridor separated it from the rest of Germany, and in 1945 the province was divided between the USSR and Poland.


East Prussia

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Ger. Ostpreussen , former province of Prussia, extreme NE Germany. The region of East Prussia has low rolling hills that are heavily wooded, and it is dotted by many lakes (especially in Masuria ) and drained by several rivers including the Nemen (Nieman). Its Baltic coast is deeply indented by the Vistula Lagoon (Frisches Haff) and by the Gulf of Kursh (Kurisches Haff). In the 13th cent. the Teutonic Knights conquered the region from the Borussi, or Prussians (a people related to the Liths), displaced the original population, and secured the territory as a fief for their order. In 1309, Malbork became the headquarters of the grand master of the Teutonic Knights. In 1466, by the Peace of Torun, the knights ceded Pomerelia (see Pomerania ; later a part of West Prussia ) and Ermeland to Poland and accepted Polish suzerainty over the rest of their domain. Grand Master Albert of Brandenburg , after secularizing the Teutonic order, took the title “duke of Prussia” in 1525, remaining under…
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From The Columbia Encyclopedia
Ger. Ostpreussen , former province of Prussia, extreme NE Germany. The region of East Prussia has low rolling hills that are heavily wooded, and it is dotted by many lakes (especially in Masuria ) and drained by several rivers including the Nemen (Nieman). Its Baltic coast is deeply indented by the…
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From Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
Historical region and former Prussian province, east of Pomerania . From 1815 it was known as East Prussia, part of the kingdom of Prussia , and in the 19th century it was a stronghold of Prussian Junkers, a military aristocracy. It was the scene of successful resistance against the Russians in…
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From Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary
Historical region and former province of Prussia, E of Pomerania on SE Baltic shore; inhabited by Old Prussians, conquered by Teutonic Knights 13th cent. (see prussia ); after (Second) Treaty of Torún 1466, retained by Teutonic Knights as vassal of Poland; included in duchy of Prussia secularized by…
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Russians capturing German city of Elk in East Prussia, 1914, World War I, Poland, 20th century
Credit: Russians capturing German city of Elk in East Prussia, 1914, World War I, Poland, 20th century / De Agostini Picture Library / G. Dagli Orti / The Bridgeman Art Library Description: The Russians capturing the German city of Lyk in East Prussia, 1914. World War I, Poland, 20th century. …
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