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First historical ruling dynasty of Poland
- The House of Piast was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland. The first documented Polish monarch was Duke Mieszko I (c. 960 –992). The Piasts' royal rule in Poland ended in 1370 with the death of King Casimir III the Great.
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Piast dynasty. The House of Piast was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland. [3] . The first documented Polish monarch was Duke Mieszko I ( c. 960 –992). [4] . The Piasts' royal rule in Poland ended in 1370 with the death of King Casimir III the Great .
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Piast Dynasty, first ruling family of Poland. According to a 12th-century legend, when Prince Popiel of Gnesen (now Gniezno) died, in the second half of the 9th century, he was succeeded by Siemowit, the son of the prince’s plowman, Piast, thus founding a dynasty that ruled the Polish lands until 1370. (The name Piast was not applied to the ...
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Feb 18, 2024 · It was the Piast Dynasty, a significant and enduring ruling family, that played a pivotal role in shaping the history of Poland. Originating in the 10th century AD, the Piast rulers laid the foundations for the Polish state and navigated through a complex tapestry of political, social and cultural developments.
History of Poland during the Piast dynasty. The period of rule by the Piast dynasty between the 10th and 14th centuries is the first major stage of the history of the Polish state. The dynasty was founded by a series of dukes listed by the chronicler Gall Anonymous in the early 12th century: Siemowit, Lestek and Siemomysł.
Piast the Wheelwright (c. 740/741? – 861 AD; Latin: Past Ckosisconis, Pazt filius Chosisconisu; Polish: Piast Chościskowic, Piast Kołodziej [ˈpʲast kɔˈwɔd͡ʑɛj], Piast Oracz or Piast) was a legendary figure in medieval Poland (9th century AD), the progenitor of the Piast dynasty that ruled Kingdom of Poland.
The period of rule by the Piast dynasty between the 10th and 14th centuries is the first major stage of the history of the Polish state. The dynasty was founded by a series of dukes listed by the chronicler Gall Anonymous in the early 12th century: Siemowit, Lestek and Siemomysł.
Piast (pyäst), 1st dynasty of Polish dukes and kings. Its name was derived from that of its legendary ancestor, a simple peasant. The first historic member, Duke Mieszko I (reigned 962–92), began the unification of Poland and introduced Christianity. His son, Boleslaus I, was crowned king in 1025 with papal approval.
