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Bolesław II Szczodry

1042 - 1082 · King of Poland · b. in Poland (exact place unknown)

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Duke of Poland (1058-1076); King of Poland (1076-1079)

Bolesław II the Bold, also known as the Generous, was Duke of Poland from 1058 to 1076 and King of Poland from 1076 to 1079. He was the eldest son of Duke Casimir I the Restorer and Maria Dobroniega of Kiev.

Key achievements

  • 01Crowned king of Poland in 1076
  • 02Conflict with Bishop Stanislaus of Szczepanów
  • 03Forced to flee into exile

Note on data: The year of birth is approximate and the place of birth is unknown.

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