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Bolesław III Wrymouth

Type Figure Region Poland Time 1086–1138 Also known as Bolesław III Wrymouth、Boleslaw III the Wry-Mouthed、Bolesław III Krzywousty

Bolesław III Wrymouth (1086–1138) was a Piast dynasty duke of Poland who gradually unified the Polish duchies from 1102, dealing with Pomerania, Germ…

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  1. 1086–1102Poznań · PolandSon of Władysław I, he grew up in his father's court in the 1090s, earned the nickname "Wrymouth" due to a facial feature, and was early involved in political struggles against his brothers including Zbigniew.
  2. 1102–1138Kraków · PolandAfter his father's death, he defeated his brother Zbigniew through years of civil war, gradually recovered Pomerania and other territories, consolidated control over Poland's core regions, and adjusted relations with Germany and the Church.

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