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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 grandson of Lestek.
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Contents. hide. (Top) 10th–12th century. Mieszko I and the adoption of Christianity in Poland (ca. 960–992) The reign of Bolesław I and establishment of a Kingdom of Poland (992–1025) Mieszko II and the collapse of the Piast kingdom (1025–1039) Reunification of Poland under Casimir I (1039–1058)
Mieszko I 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 grandson of Lestek.
Feb 18, 2024 · Mieszko I, born in the late 10th century, was a prominent figure in the Greater Poland region and was the great-great-grandson of Piast the Wheelwright. His reign marked a critical juncture in Polish history, as he sought to unite various Slavic tribes under a common leadership.
