Duchy of Zator

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DUCHY OF ZATOR

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Origin/meaning

The Duchy of Zator was part of Silezia before the division. It is now part of Poland. In 1494 theterritory was sold to Poland and became part of Austria-Hungary in 1772 at the first Polish division. The eagle is either the old eagle of Poland or the eagle of Silezia, in different colours.

Literature : Ströhl, 1890