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George William (German: Georg Wilhelm), also known as George IV William (Polish: Jerzy IV Wilhelm; 29 September 1660 – 21 November 1675) was the last Silesian duke of Legnica (Liegnitz) and Brzeg (Brieg) from 1672 until his death.
After the death of the last Piast duke, George William, in 1675, Legnica passed to the direct rule of the Habsburg emperor Leopold I, despite claims raised by Elector Frederick William of Brandenburg referring to the inheritance pact in 1537.
George William (German: Georg Wilhelm), also known as George IV William (Polish: Jerzy IV Wilhelm; 29 September 1660 – 21 November 1675) was the last Silesian duke of Legnica (Liegnitz) and Brzeg (Brieg) from 1672 until his death. He was the last male member of the Silesian Piast dynasty descending from Władysław II the Exile (1105–1159).
Between 1327 and 1329 most dukes accepted the overlordship of Bohemian king John of Bohemia, who acquired the right of succession for all of these duchies. In the coming centuries all branches of the Silesian Piasts died out, and with the death of George William, Duke of Liegnitz the dynasty ceased to exist.
RulerRulerBornReign1105 Son of Boleslaus III of Poland and ...28 October 1138 – 11461122 Son of Boleslaus III of Poland and ...1146 – 11631127 First son of Ladislaus II of Poland ...1163 – 8 December 1201Duchy of Wrocław ( Lower Silesia)1130 Second son of Ladislaus II of Poland ...1163 – 6 May 1211Duchy of Opole and Racibórz ( Upper ...George William of Legnica，or George IV William (German: Georg Wilhelm; Polish: Jerzy Wilhelm legnicki; 29 September 1660 – 21 November 1675) was the last Silesian duke of Legnica and Brzeg from 1672 until his death. He was the last male member of the Silesian Piast dynasty. Descendance
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Oct 24, 2023 · George William of Legnica，or George IV William (German: Georg Wilhelm; Polish: Jerzy Wilhelm legnicki; 29 September 1660 – 21 November 1675) was the last Silesian duke of Legnica and Brzeg from 1672 until his death. He was the last male member of the Silesian Piast dynasty. Contents. Descendance. Life. Legacy. References. Descendance.
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