The noble family of Pobidynski of the Gryf coat of arms in the Sanok land in the 15th century

The aim of this article is to explore the genealogy and history of the noble Pobidynski family in the 15th century, based on records from the Sanok zemsky and grodsky courts. The research methodology is grounded in the principles of scientific criticism, objectivity, and historicism, as well as the use of general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, generalization, statistical) and specific historical methods (microhistorical, historical-typological, historical-systematic). The scientific novelty lies in the microhistorical examination of the history and genealogy of the Pobidynski family, as a typical noble family of the Sanok land in the 15th century, with clarified details on the family's composition, structure, and the evolution of their estate. Conclusions: The progenitor of the Pobidynski family settled in the Sanok land no earlier than the 1370s, during the reign of Vladyslav of Opole in Galicia. In the early 15th century, the Pobidynski family used the ownership designation "of Pustków," which was uncommon in the Sanok land, to indicate their origin. In the first quarter of the 15th century, the Pobidynski family was represented by the brothers Klemens, Pavlo, and Hebda of Pustkow and Pobidno. Initially, their estate in the Sanok land comprised three villages – Pobidno, Pysarivci, and Dudynci. Klemens and Pavlo, and especially Pavlos son Leonard, made efforts to expand their holdings by acquiring neighboring properties. By the end of the 15th century, the Pobidynski family had become one of the wealthiest in the Sanok land. Their prominent social status was evidenced not only by their wealth but also by the offices held by family members in each generation throughout the 15th century. Holding these offices demonstrated their involvement in public life and allowed them to distinguish themselves among the nobility. The most prominent position was held by Klemens Pobidynski, the land judge of Sanok land. His nephew, Leonard Pavlovych, held the more modest position of Sanok's voyski, while Leonard's son, Vaclav Pobidynski, briefly served as the Sanok stolnyk. The 15th century was a period of continuous growth for the Pobidynski family's estate. Through purchases alone, the Pobidynskis acquired about nine settlements. The family's marital alliances in the 15th century were mostly confined to the Sanok land. Of the ten known marriages involving family members during this period, eight were with families who owned property in the Sanok land, and only two were with outsiders. Another seven marriages do not specify the origin of the marriage partners. Throughout the 15th century, the family showed a consistent trend of growth. The second generation was represented by three brothers – Klemens, Pavlo, and Hebda. The third generation included seven children of Klemens and Pavlo, and the fourth generation consisted of nine grandchildren.