Jablonec was founded in the 14th century, according to the first written document which dates back to 1356. In August 1469, the village was burnt to the ground by troops of rebelling Lusatians in the war between them and King George of Bohemia. The village was then resettled during the 16th century by mostly German-speaking colonists. In the 18th century, the first artificial jewellery was produced and the first exporter, J. F. Schwan, spread the town`s name throughout Europe. The village of Gablonz was declared a `market town` by Emperor Francis II on 21 April 1808 and was given full town status by Emperor Francis Joseph on 28 March 1866.

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