Bolesław II the Generous
King of Poland
Bolesław II the Generous, also known as the Bold and the Cruel (Polish: Bolesław II Szczodry Polish (help·info); Śmiały; Okrutny; c. 1042 – 2 or 3 April 1081 or 1082),[1] was Duke of Poland from 1058 to 1076. He was third King of Poland from 1076 to 1079.
Bolesław II the Generous | |
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19th century portrait by Aleksander Lesser | |
King of Poland | |
Reign | 1076–1079 |
Coronation | 26 December 1076 Gniezno Cathedral, Poland |
Predecessor | Mieszko II Lambert |
Successor | Przemysł II |
Duke of Poland | |
Reign | 1058–1076 |
Predecessor | Casimir I the Restorer |
Successor | Władysław I Herman |
Born | c. 1042 Kingdom of Poland |
Died | 2 or 3 April 1081/1082 Kingdom of Hungary |
Burial | Ossiach Abbey (disputed) |
Spouse | Wyszesława of Kiev |
Issue | Mieszko |
Dynasty | Piast |
Father | Casimir I the Restorer |
Mother | Maria Dobroniega of Kiev |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
References
change- ↑ André Vauchez, Richard Barrie Dobson, Michael Lapidge, ed. (2000). "Boleslas II the Bold". Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-57958-282-1. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
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