Henryk II Pobożny
1196 - 1241 · Duke of Silesia, Duke of Krakow · b. in Silesia (probably Wrocław)
High Duke of Poland from 1238 to 1241
Henry II the Pious was Duke of Silesia and High Duke of Poland as well as Duke of South-Greater Poland from 1238 until his death. Between 1238 and 1239 he also served as regent of Sandomierz and Opole-Racibórz. He was the son of Henry the Bearded and a member of the Silesian Piast dynasty. In October 2015, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Legnica opened up his cause for beatification, obtaining him the title of Servant of God.
Key achievements
- 01Fell leading the Christian forces at Legnica in 1241
- 02Continued the reunification of Poland
- 03Son of Saint Hedwig of Silesia
Note on data: The year and exact place of birth are approximate.
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