Timeline of Poznań
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Poznań, Poland. Prior to 19th century 968 – Roman Catholic Diocese of Poznań established. 10th century – Poznań Cathedral built. 1038 City taken by forces of Bretislaus I, Duke of Bohemia. 11th C. – St. Michael church built. 1249 – Castle construction begins (approximate date). 1253 Town gains Magdeburg rights. Town Hall built. 1296 Wielkopolska Chronicle written. 1320 – Town becomes capital of the Poznań Voivodeship. 1341 – 29 September: Coronation of Adelaide of Hesse in Poznań Cathedral. 1493 – Grand Master of the Teutonic Order Johann von Tiefen paid homage to King of Poland John I Albert. 1518 – Lubrański Academy established. 1534 – Waga Miejska (weighing house) built. 1536 – Fire. 1551 – Flood. 1557 – Poznań native Josephus Struthius, renowned Polish professor of medicine and court physician to Polish kings, became mayor after gaining international recognition for his depiction of the human pulse and its use for diagnostic purposes. 1560 – Town Hall rebuilt on Market Square. 1563 – Cloth Hall rebuilt. 1573 – Jesuit College established. 1611 – Origins of University in Poznań 1655 Monastery of Oratory of Saint Philip Neri established. City taken