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Mieszko I ( Polish pronunciation: [ˈmjɛʂkɔ ˈpjɛrfʂɨ] ⓘ; c. 930 – 25 May 992) [1] was the first ruler of Poland and the founder of the first independent Polish state, Civitas Schinesghe also known as the Duchy of Poland. His reign stretched from 960 to his death and he was a member of the Piast dynasty, a son of Siemomysł and a ...
- 960–992
- Siemomysł
Mar 27, 2024 · son Bolesław I. Mieszko I (born c. 930—died May 25, 992) was a Piast prince or duke of Poland (from c. 963), who brought Poland into Christendom and expanded the state to the Baltic Sea. Mieszko accepted Christianity from Rome in 966 in order to resist forced conversion by the Germans and the incorporation of Poland into the Holy Roman ...
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The Piast dynasty. Mieszko I was a member of the ruling Piast family, or dynasty, which had begun the process of organizing the Polish state maybe two hundred years earlier. He was born in 922 and ruled as Duke of Poland from 963 until he died in 992. Gallus Anonimus, one of the early chroniclers names Mieszko as heir to earlier Piasts.
This country still lives on and this year it is celebrating the 1050th anniversary of its baptism. Concerts. To commemorate this year’s anniversary of the Baptism of Poland a series of special events has been planned. Taking place in various locations throughout the whole year they include concerts, exhibitions and conferences.
The Polish state came into being in Greater Poland. The name Poland probably originates from the word Polans, which denoted the tribe which lived on the banks of the Warta River. Gniezno and Poznań were major Polan settlements. Duke Mieszko I was the first ruler of the Poland, as confirmed by historical sources.
views 1,395,570 updated. Mieszko I (myĕsh´kô) or Mieczyslaw I (–chĬsläf), c.922–992, duke of Poland (962–92), the first important member of the Piast dynasty. The first German invasions of Poland began in 963. To avert this threat, Mieszko obtained (c.963) a friendly treaty with Holy Roman Emperor Otto I, to whom he agreed to pay ...
Mieszko I –chĭsläf [ key], c.922–992, duke of Poland (962–92), the first important member of the Piast dynasty. The first German invasions of Poland began in 963. To avert this threat, Mieszko obtained (c.963) a friendly treaty with Holy Roman Emperor Otto I, to whom he agreed to pay tribute.
