 It was not until 1648 that the electors annexed the central and eastern part of the former duchy, which formed the newly established province of Pomerania.In 1750 the local palace was refurbished in classicist style for General Frederick Eugene of Württemberg, who resided there – with interruptions – until 1763.In the late 18th century, thanks to Polish noblewoman and writer Maria Wirtemberska née Czartoryska, the cultural life of the town was revived.