Pólko Małe [ˈpulkɔ ˈmawɛ] is a przysiółek in the administrative district of Gmina Kwidzyn, within Kwidzyn County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. It is situated on the Vistula.
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Szałwinek [ʂau̯ˈvinɛk] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Kwidzyn, within Kwidzyn County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.
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Gmina Gniew is an urban-rural gmina in Tczew County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. Its seat is the town of Gniew, which lies approximately 31 kilometres south of Tczew and 61 km south of the regional capital Gdańsk.
The gmina covers an area of 194.78 square kilometres, and as of 2006 its total population is 15,534.
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The Battle of Gniew or the Battle of Mewe was fought during the Polish–Swedish War, between Sweden and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 22 September with initial skirmishes, to the main battle of October 1, 1626. Both the Swedish and Polish army were commanded by their kings – Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Sigismund III Vasa. The battle ended indecisively. However, Polish and Swedish armies had different objectives. Sigismund Vasa wanted to protect Gdańsk from besieging. Gustav had to protect Gniew, which was important for the prestige of his army. The battle ended in a Swedish victory.
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Nowe Lignowy [ˈnɔvɛ liɡˈnɔvɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Kwidzyn, within Kwidzyn County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.
For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.