Danzig

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West Prussia, Poland · coordinates 54.35, 18.65 (exact)

About

Dutch Mennonite refugees settled in and around Danzig from the 1530s. Menno Simons visited in 1549.

Events

• 1549 Menno Simons visits the Prussian congregations
• 1789 First Prussian Mennonites settle in Russia

Narratives and research

• History: 1549 Menno Simons visits the Prussian congregations, 1789 First Prussian Mennonites settle in Russia
• Congregations: Danzig Flemish Mennonite congregation

Record compiled 31 October 2026.

About this research

Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.