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==History==
==History==
Village history starts in the 13th century when the Czech king made a present to the Cistercian monastery in Velehrad. By this act on 18 December 1250 the small village became a property of the monastery. This is the first written mention of the existence of Darkovice. Soon there appeared a new village near Darkovice, called Žibřidovice and between them the oldest pond with a mill in the county of Opava. Unfortunately, after the death of the King [[Ottokar II of Bohemia]], the whole situation in the Czech Kingdom changed. During the war Žibřidovice ceased to exist and the number of inhabitants in Darkovice dropped rapidly.
The first written mention of Darkovice is in a deed of [[Pope Innocent IV]] from 1250, in which it is stated that King [[Wenceslaus I of Bohemia]] donated the village to the Cistercian monastery in [[Velehrad]]. Before 1265 a new village called Žibřidovice was established near Darkovice, and the oldest pond in the region was established between them. After the death of King [[Ottokar II of Bohemia]], battles for inheritance took place, and Žibřidovice ceased to exist and Darkovice was abandoned during this war.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie obce|url=https://www.darkovice.cz/historie-obce|publisher=Obec Darkovice|language=cs|access-date=2022-04-01}}</ref>


The situation did not change until the Opavian duke [[Nicholas II, Duke of Opava|Nicholas II]] named a king's delegate, Prešek, to rebuild Darkovice. Colonization followed and Prešek managed to settle 14 fields with new inhabitants. He received two fields as a reward. Darkovice was placed under the administration of the castle Landek and had to pay an annual fee. Then another Opavian duke Kazimír Těšínský attached Darkovice to Hlučín. However, the sons of Štěpán of Vrbno split this heritage in 1568. By this act, the village became a part of the possession of Karel of Vrbno.
In 1320, Darkovice became part of the [[Landek]] estate and was administered by the burgrave Přesek of Lichnov, who renewed the village. In 1517, [[Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn]] attached Darkovice to the [[Hlučín]] estate. However, Štěpán of Vrbno split this heritage in 1568. By this act, the village fell into the possession of Karel of Vrbno as a part of the [[Šilheřovice]] estate.<ref name=history/><ref name=lh>{{cite web |title=Historie obce Darkovice|url=https://www.lysahora.cz/encyklopedie/objekty1.phtml?id=76889|publisher=Lysá hora|language=cs|access-date=2022-04-01}}</ref>


Darkovice was acuired by [[Society of Jesus|Jesuits]] from Opava in 1673. Their rule led to a series of rebellions in 1734. From 1742 the village belonged to [[Kingdom of Prussia|Prussia]] after [[Maria Theresa]] had been defeated. The [[corvée]] was abolished here in 1823, 25 years earlier than in the rest of the [[Kingdom of Bohemia]]. In 1920, Darkovice became part of the newly established [[First Czechoslovak Republic|Czechoslovakia]].<ref name=history/><ref name=lh/>
===17th–19th century===
Against the wishes of Opavian dukes Darkovice was given to Jesuits in Opava in 1673. Their task was to perform violent recatholization. During this time 27 persons lived in servitude; of these 21 were peasants and one was an independent miller. A pond and farm belonged to the Jesuits. They overburdened the peasants and the result was a series of rebellions in 1734.


From 1979 to 1990 the municipality was annexed to [[Hlučín]], but since 1990 Darkovice has been an independent municipality again.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/13008415abc.pdf/f10f868d-ba44-4595-90af-e68862927794?version=1.1|publisher=Czech Statistical Office|page=76|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref>
The village shared troubles with Šilheřovice possession from the 17th century. The Šilheřovice county, as well as Darkovice, were associated to Prussia in 1742 and the servitude was abolished in 1823 (25 years earlier than in the rest of the Czech Kingdom). This event was celebrated by building a chapel. Even though the village belonged to Jesuits for a long time, the school was not founded until 1867.

===20th century===
After affixing to ČSR, the area of the village was 514 ha. It had 989 inhabitants, 148 houses, three pubs and two shops.

From 1979 to 1991 the village was annexed to Hlučín, but from 1991 Darkovice has been independent again. There are now 1235 inhabitants.


==Twin towns – sister cities==
==Twin towns – sister cities==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}}
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}}
Darkovice is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerská obec|url=https://www.darkovice.cz/partnerska-obec|website=darkovice.cz|publisher=Obec Darkovice|language=cs|accessdate=2020-09-12}}</ref>
Darkovice is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerská obec|url=https://www.darkovice.cz/partnerska-obec|publisher=Obec Darkovice|language=cs|access-date=2022-04-01}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Gmina Lyski|Lyski]], Poland
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Gmina Lyski|Lyski]], Poland


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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.darkovice.cz/ Official website]
*{{official|https://www.darkovice.cz/}}
*[http://portal.gov.cz/wps/portal/_s.155/696?kam=obec&kod=568228 Short official information about the municipality] (cz)


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Revision as of 08:29, 1 April 2022

Darkovice
Municipality
A pub in Darkovice
A pub in Darkovice
Flag of Darkovice
Flag
Coat of arms of Darkovice
Coat of arms
Darkovice is located in Czech Republic
Darkovice
Darkovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°56′9″N 18°13′20″E / 49.93583°N 18.22222°E / 49.93583; 18.22222
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictOpava
First mentioned1250
Government
 • MayorDaniel Kocián
Area
 • Total5.14 km2 (1.98 sq mi)
Elevation
242 m (794 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,356
 • Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
747 17
Websitewww.darkovice.cz

Darkovice (German: Gross Darkowitz) is a municipality and village in Opava District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. It is a part of historic Hlučín Region.

History

The first written mention of Darkovice is in a deed of Pope Innocent IV from 1250, in which it is stated that King Wenceslaus I of Bohemia donated the village to the Cistercian monastery in Velehrad. Before 1265 a new village called Žibřidovice was established near Darkovice, and the oldest pond in the region was established between them. After the death of King Ottokar II of Bohemia, battles for inheritance took place, and Žibřidovice ceased to exist and Darkovice was abandoned during this war.[2]

In 1320, Darkovice became part of the Landek estate and was administered by the burgrave Přesek of Lichnov, who renewed the village. In 1517, Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn attached Darkovice to the Hlučín estate. However, Štěpán of Vrbno split this heritage in 1568. By this act, the village fell into the possession of Karel of Vrbno as a part of the Šilheřovice estate.[2][3]

Darkovice was acuired by Jesuits from Opava in 1673. Their rule led to a series of rebellions in 1734. From 1742 the village belonged to Prussia after Maria Theresa had been defeated. The corvée was abolished here in 1823, 25 years earlier than in the rest of the Kingdom of Bohemia. In 1920, Darkovice became part of the newly established Czechoslovakia.[2][3]

From 1979 to 1990 the municipality was annexed to Hlučín, but since 1990 Darkovice has been an independent municipality again.[4]

Twin towns – sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Darkovice is twinned with:[5]

References

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. ^ a b c "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Darkovice. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  3. ^ a b "Historie obce Darkovice" (in Czech). Lysá hora. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. p. 76.
  5. ^ "Partnerská obec" (in Czech). Obec Darkovice. Retrieved 2022-04-01.

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