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Early life. Boleslaus was the son of Duke Vratislaus I of Bohemia (d. 921) by his marriage with Drahomíra (d. 934), probably a Hevellian princess. His father took over the rule in Prague around the time of Boleslav's birth, during which he had to deal with both the exertion of influence by the East Frankish dukes of Bavaria and Saxony and the Magyar incursions.
Boleslaus I (bō´ləslôs), c.966–1025, Polish ruler (992–1025), the first to call himself king; also called Boleslaus the Brave. He succeeded his father, Mieszko I, as duke of Poland, seized the territories left to his two brothers under their father's will, and set about increasing his holdings. Source for information on Boleslaus I: The ...
Boleslaus II, c.1039–1081, duke (1058–76), and later king (1076–79) of Poland; son and successor of Casimir I. Throughout his reign he opposed the influence of the Holy Roman Empire. He asserted Polish power in Bohemia, Hungary, and S Russia by interfering in their civil wars.
Boleslaus II. Boleslaus II (Boleslav II, Boleslaw II, Bolesław II) may refer to: Boleslaus II, Duke of Bohemia (died 999) Bolesław II the Generous (c. 1041 or 1042–1081 or 1082) Bolesław II, Duke of Cieszyn (c. 1425/28 – 1452) Bolesław II the Horned (c. 1220/5 – 1278; a.k.a. Bolesław II the Bald), Duke of Kraków in 1241, of Southern ...
Dec 19, 2019 · Born in present-day Prague, Wenceslas (also called Wenceslaus) was the duke of Bohemia in the 10 th century CE. Although his mother deeply held pagan views, the Bohemian ruler remained resolute in defending Christian values and belief. Wenceslas is believed to have set up a number of churches and charitable centers all across Bohemia.
According to Wikipedia: Boleslaus I the Cruel, also called Boleslav I (Czech: Boleslav I. Ukrutný) (c. 915 - 15 July, 967 or 972), a member of the Pøemyslid dynasty, was ruler (kní e, "duke" or "prince") of the Duchy of Bohemia from 935 to his death. He is notorious for the murder of his elder brother Wenceslaus, through which he became duke.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Boleslaus I the Cruel (Czech: Boleslav I. Ukrutný) (died July 15, 972 (or 967)), was the Duke of Bohemia from 935 to 972 (or 929 - 967). His father was Vratislav I of Bohemia, Duke of Bohemia. Boleslav I had a son named Boleslav II the Pious of Bohemia, Duke of Bohemia, and a daughter named Dobrava ...
