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The origins of this symbol go back to XI c. (year 1065) when Polish King Boleslaw Smialy founded a Benedictine Convent in this area - erecting a monastery complex for them - thus forming a new settlement. | The origins of this symbol go back to XI c. (year 1065) when Polish King Boleslaw Smialy founded a Benedictine Convent in this area - erecting a monastery complex for them - thus forming a new settlement. | ||
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The original arms for Mogilno | The original arms for Mogilno showed three crosses. The three crosses represent the Benedictines - the first settlers. Mogilno was then a property of the Benedictines so the three crosses seam to be very natural and logical symbol for the town. | ||
During the centuries different versions of the arms existed, with crosses, | |||
During the centuries different versions of the arms existed, with crosses, lilies and swords, see the images below. | |||
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