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Bolesław II the Bold

Type Figure Region Poland Time c. 1042–1081 Also known as Bolesław II the Bold、Bolesław II Śmiały、波列斯瓦夫二世·bold

Bolesław II was a Piast dynasty ruler of Poland, son of Casimir I. He succeeded his father as Duke of Poland around 1058 and was later crowned King o…

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  1. c. 1042–1058Kraków · PolandGrew up in the Polish court as a son of Casimir I; between 1051 and 1058 he participated in internal affairs as heir to the throne, during which time Poland sheltered the exiled Hungarian prince Béla I.
  2. 1058–1060Kraków · PolandSucceeded as Duke of Poland after the death of his father Casimir I in 1058, consolidated control over Masovia and other regions, and continued diplomatic ties with Hungary and Bohemia.

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