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Casimir II the Just (Polish: Kazimierz II Sprawiedliwy; 28 October 1138 – 5 May 1194) was a Lesser Polish Duke of Wiślica from 1166 to 1173, and of Sandomierz after 1173. He became ruler over the Polish Seniorate Province at Kraków and thereby High Duke of Poland in 1177; a position he held until his death, though interrupted once by his ...
CASIMIR II., THE JUST: By: Herman Rosenthal. King of Poland; born 1138; ascended the throne on the deposition of his brother Mieczyslaw III., 1177; died 1194. He was one of the most amiable monarchs that ever ruled in Poland, a lover of peace, and a friend of the people.
Feb 18, 2024 · He was the great-grandson of Casimir II the Just, who was a son of Bolesław III. Over several decades, Władysław expanded his hold and became the most powerful noble in Poland. In 1320, his achievements culminated as he was crowned the King of Poland, once again reuniting the divided realm.
Resource Toolbox. Print Article. King of Poland; born 1138; ascended the throne on the deposition of his brother Mieczyslaw III., 1177; died 1194. He was one of the most amiable monarchs that ever ruled in Poland, a lover of peace, and a friend of the people.
His son Casimir III the Great assumed the throne of the restored Polish kingdom (1333) and further improved its position by coming to terms with his two major enemies, Bohemia and the Teutonic Knights. He accepted Poland’s loss of Silesia and Pomerania, annexed Galicia, and regained Mazovia (1349).
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May 1, 2024 · Casimir II (born 1138—died May 5, 1194) was the duke of Kraków and of Sandomierz from 1177 to 1194. A member of the Piast dynasty, he drove his brother Mieszko III from the throne and spent much of his reign fighting him.
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Casimir II may refer to: Casimir II the Just (1138–1194), Duke of Cracow and senior prince of Poland. Casimir II, Duke of Pomerania (after 1130 – 1180), duke of Pomerania-Demmin. Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn (ca. 1449 – 1528) Casimir II of Zator (ca. 1450 – 1490) Category: Human name disambiguation pages.
