Talk:Robert Gordon (philanthropist)

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Ditto to Robert Gordon University - I work for the university and can grant permission for use of this material - is there a particular way I need to do this? Seajay

Note that Talk:Robert Gordon/temp exists -- Derek Ross

Note that when discussing this part of Gdansk's history the Gdansk article also uses the name "Danzig".

Yes, but only in 1792-1806 and 1815–1939., Gordon was born on 1668 and died in 1731, so he lived in times when Gdańsk was Polish. The name Gdańsk is not a modern name, it is older then the German term "Danzig". --Emax 18:05, 7 Nov 2004 (UTC)

For instance

Thanks to the Royal charters granted by the king Casimir IV the Jagiellonian and the free access to all Polish markets, Danzig became a large and rich seaport and city. The 16th to 17th centuries were a Golden Age for trade and culture in Danzig. Inhabitants from various ethnic groups (Germans, Poles, Jews and the Dutch being the largest) contributed to the specific Danzig identity and richest culture of the period.

This article has used both names for some time. Using one favours one point of view or the other which is why I prefer to mention both. -- Derek Ross | Talk 17:41, 2004 Nov 7 (UTC)

I have corrected it already.--Emax 18:05, 7 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Well, it will be interesting to see how long your change lasts, given the history of the Gdansk article. Nevertheless I see no reason to impose either the German or the Polish POV upon rhe Robert Gordon article. That is why both city names are included in it. -- Derek Ross | Talk 18:14, 2004 Nov 7 (UTC)