Search results
Wenceslaus II, Duke of Legnica (pl. Wacław II legnicki) (1348 – 30 December 1419) was a Duke of Legnica from 1364 (only nominal; from 1409 he reigned alone and personally) until 1413, Bishop of Lebus (1375–82) and Breslau (1382–1417; also Duke of Nysa-Otmuchów.
When in 1419 the Legnica branch of the Silesian Piasts became extinct with the death of Duke Wenceslaus II, the duchy was inherited by Duke Louis II of Brzeg. As Louis himself had no male heirs, Legnica was annexed as a ceased fief by the Bohemian king Sigismund in 1436.
People also ask
Why did Wenceslaus create a Kolegiate in Legnica?
Who ruled Legnica?
When did Wenceslaus die?
Where was Wenceslaus buried?
The Battle of Legnica, also known as the Battle of Liegnitz, was a significant conflict fought between the Mongol Empire and the combined forces of Poland, Bohemia, and Moravia on April 9, 1241. The battle took place during the Mongol invasion of Europe, which had been launched in 1237 by the Mongol leader, Batu Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan.
May 23, 2018 · Wenceslaus I of Legnica (Polish: Wacław I legnicki; b. ca. 1318 - d. 2 June 1364), was a Duke of Namysłów since 1338 and of Legnica-Brieg since 1342 until his death, but with further divisions with his brother Louis I.
Jan 26, 2024 · Who was Wenceslaus II of Legnica? Wenceslaus II, Duke of Legnica was a Duke of Legnica since 1364 until 1413, Bishop of Lebus and Breslau 1382–1417; also Duke of Nysa-Otmuchów. He was the second son of Wenceslaus I of Legnica, by his wife Anna, daughter of Casimir I, Duke of Cieszyn.
Sep 10, 2022 · Wenceslaus I of Legnica (Polish: Wac?aw I legnicki; b. ca. 1318 - d. 2 June 1364), was a Duke of Namys?ów since 1338 and of Legnica-Brieg since 1342 until his death, but with further divisions with his brother Louis I.
Father. Wenceslaus I of Legnica. Mother. Anna of Cieszyn. Rupert I of Legnica ( Polish: Ruprecht I Legnicki) (27 March 1347 – by 12 January 1409) was a Duke of Legnica from 1364 until his death, and also regent over half of the Duchy of Głogów - Żagań during 1397–1401. He was the eldest son of Wenceslaus I, Duke of Legnica, by his wife ...
