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HISTORY Teschen today lies divided between the Czech Republic and Poland , and is the German Language name for Czech Český Těšín and Polish Cieszyn . In the 16th century the town became one of the most important centres of trade and commerce, with significant manufactories of Arms and Jewelry . It also became a centre of the Protestant Reformation . It became a direct , who married Maria Christina (a daughter of Francis Of Lorraine and empress Maria Theresa Of Austria ). It as part of his wife's dowry. In 1822 upon the death of the widowed Albert, it was bestowed on the Archduke Charles Of Austria , the victor of Aspern , the adopted son of Maria Christina and Albert. It passed down his line and was inherited by his eldest son. At his death in 1895, it passed into the hands of his nephew, the Archduke Friedrich, Duke Of Teschen . Dukes of Teschen include:
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