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Casimir II of Belz (pl: Kazimierz II bełski; 1401/03 – 15 September 1442), was a Polish prince member of the House of Piast from the Masovian branch.
Casimir II 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. Mieszko actually regained power briefly in 1190–91, retaking Kraków. Casimir became Poland’s most powerful.
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Casimir II of Belz (pl: Kazimierz II bełski; 1401/03 – 15 September 1442), was a Polish prince member of the House of Piast from the Masovian branch. He was a Duke of Płock , Rawa Mazowiecka , Gostynin , Sochaczew , Belz , Płońsk , Zawkrze and Wizna during 1426–1434 jointly with his brothers, and after the division of the paternal ...
Oct 11, 2023 · Birthdate: between 1399 and 1403. Birthplace: Sochaczew, Warszawa, Warszawa, Mazowia, Poland. Death: September 15, 1442 (38-43) Immediate Family: Son of Siemowit IV, duke of Masovia and Alexandra of Lithuania. Husband of Margaret of Shamotul.
- Warszawa, Mazowia
- Margaret of Shamotul
- Mazowia
- between 1399 and 1403
Casimir II, 1138–94, duke of Poland (1177–94), youngest son of Boleslaus III. A member of the Piast dynasty, he drove his brother Mieszko III from power at Kraków in 1177 and became the principal duke of Poland.
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.
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.
