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Rulers

Henryk I Brodaty

1165 - 1238 · Duke of Silesia, Duke of Krakow · b. in Głogów

Partly confirmed

High Duke of Poland from 1232 to 1238

Henry the Bearded was a Polish duke from the Piast dynasty. He was Duke of Silesia at Wrocław from 1201, Duke of Kraków and High Duke of all Poland - internally divided - from 1232 until his death.

Key achievements

  • 01Supported colonization and the founding of towns in Silesia
  • 02Husband of Saint Hedwig of Silesia
  • 03Briefly reunited much of Poland

Note on data: The year of birth is approximate.

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