Kazimierz I Odnowiciel
1016 - 1058 · Duke of Poland · b. in Kraków (by tradition)
Duke of Poland
Casimir I the Restorer, a member of the Piast dynasty, was the duke of Poland from 1040 until his death. Casimir was the son of Mieszko II Lambert and Richeza of Lotharingia. He is known as the Restorer because he managed to reunite parts of the Kingdom of Poland after a period of turmoil. He reincorporated Masovia and conquered Silesia and Pomerania. However, he failed to crown himself King of Poland, mainly because of internal and external threats to his rule.
Key achievements
- 01Rebuilt the Piast monarchy
- 02Reorganised the Church in Poland
- 03Shifted the centre of power towards Kraków
Note on data: The birthplace is not firmly documented.
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