 Warmians and other Prussian clans during the 13th century | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| Extinct in 17th-18th century | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Old Prussian, later also Polish and German | |
| Religion | |
| Prussian mythology (Paganism) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Prussians and Balts |
Warmians (also Warmi) were a Prussian tribe that lived in Warmia (Polish: Warmia, Latin: Varmia, German: Ermland, Lithuanian: Varmė), a territory which now mostly forms part of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in Poland, with a small northern portion located in neighbouring Russia. It was situated between the Vistula Lagoon, Łyna and Pasłęka Rivers.[1]
The Warmians, along with the other Prussians, were conquered by the Teutonic Knights, a crusading military order under direct command of the pope. The Knights conquered the Prussians and converted them to Christianity. Many cities and towns were built and the population increased by bringing in colonists from Germany and Poland, as well as other countries of Europe. The Prussians were eventually assimilated by the colonists and the Old Prussian language became extinct by the end of the 17th century or beginning of the 18th century.[2]
- ^ Simas Sužiedėlis, ed. (1970–1978). "Prussians". Encyclopedia Lituanica. Vol. IV. Boston, Massachusetts: Juozas Kapočius. p. 367. LCCN 74-114275.
- ^ Sabaliauskas, Algirdas (2002). Mes baltai (in Lithuanian) (2nd ed.). Gimtasis žodis. pp. 73–74. ISBN 9955-512-17-2.