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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, 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.
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Feb 18, 2024 · Dive into the captivating saga of the Piast Dynasty, from uniting Slavic tribes to shaping the identity of modern Poland. Throughout history, Poland—in its various forms and sizes—was always a powerful and dominant Slavic nation.
The angels visit the home of Piast the Wheelwright (lithograph, c. 1860) Piast makes an appearance in the Polish Chronicle of Gallus Anonymus, along with his father, Chościsko, and Piast's wife, Rzepicha. The chronicle tells the story of an unexpected visit paid to Piast by two strangers.
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. 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. Quick Facts Country, Founded ...
NameLifespanReign StartReign EndWładysław II the Exile Polish: Władysław ...1105 – 30 May 115911381146Bolesław IV the Curly Polish: Bolesław ...ca. 1125 – 5 January 117311461173Mieszko III the Old Polish: Mieszko III ...ca. 1127 – 13 March 120211731177Casimir II the Just Polish: Kazimierz II ...ca. 1138 – 5 May 119411771190Silesian Piasts; Parent house: Piast dynasty: Country: Duchy of Silesia: Founded: 1138: Founder: Władysław II the Exile: Current head: Extinct: Final ruler: George William of Legnica: Titles: High Dukes of Poland Dukes of Silesia: Dissolution: 1675 (male line) Cadet branches: Silesian Piasts of Opole Silesian Piasts of Glogów
Aug 25, 2023 · The Beginnings of the Piast Dynasty. Last updated on August 25, 2023. The origins of the first independent Polish state are firmly associated with the Piast Dynasty and the first historical ruler of Poland, Duke Mieszko I. This post, thus, briefly considers the beginnings of the Piast dynasty and the predecessors of Mieszko I.