vitten

Updated: May 2, 2025

These princes actually granted to several German cities, and, moreover, to each individually, the right to establish reservations here the so-called Vitten consisting of fenced enclosures on the coast, within which were erected vendors' and fish-booths, dwellings, and even churches, all under the administration of special governors appointed by the Germans.

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