Mieszko I
930 - 992 · Duke of Poland · b. in Greater Poland (exact place unknown)
Duke of Poland (ruled c. 960-992)
Mieszko I was Duke of Poland from 960 until his death in 992 and the founder of the first unified Polish state, the Civitas Schinesghe. A member of the Piast dynasty, he was the first Christian ruler of Poland and continued the policies of both his father and probably his grandfather, who initiated a process of unification among the Polish tribes and the creation of statehood.
Key achievements
- 01Founder of the Piast dynasty state
- 02Adoption of baptism in the year 966
- 03Unification of the Polans and neighbouring tribes
Note on data: The year of birth is estimated (around 930), and the exact place of birth remains unknown.
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