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Boleslaus II the Pious (Czech: Boleslav II. Pobožný Polish : Bolesław II. Pobożny ; c. 932 – 7 February 999), a member of the Přemyslid dynasty , [1] was Duke of Bohemia from 972 until his death.
- July 967/972 – 7 February 999
- Biagota
Jan 5, 2024 · Pobožný; c. 928 – February 7, 999) was the duke of Bohemia from 972, a member of the Přemyslid dynasty. The son of Boleslaw also called Boleslaus I and Biagota, Boleslaus II became Duke (or Prince) in on his father's death.
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While Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, was a real historical figure, the carol that popularized his legend was composed centuries later, in 1853 by John Mason Neale, an English hymn writer. The carol, with its stirring melody and vivid imagery, portrays Wenceslas as the epitome of Christian kindness and generosity, traits that have endeared him ...
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.
Deposition and death. Ossiach legend. Marriage, issue and sexuality. References. Bolesław II the Bold ( Polish: Bolesław II Śmiały; c. 1042 – 2/3 April 1081 or 1082), also known as the Generous ( Szczodry Polish ⓘ) was Duke of Poland from 1058 to 1076 and King of Poland from 1076 to 1079.
- 1058–1076
- Władysław I Herman
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.
Dec 19, 2019 · Scores of influential Christian leaders in Bohemia were either jailed or killed simply because of their beliefs. When did Wenceslas become the Duke of Bohemia? Upon reaching the age of 18, in 925, Wenceslaus inherited the dukedom of Bohemia. The young duke made sure that all his mother’s anti-Christian policies were stopped.
