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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. He was the eldest son of Duke Casimir I the Restorer and Maria Dobroniega of Kiev . Bolesław II is considered to have been one ...
Chronicler Gallus Anonymous lauded his generosity and valor, earning him the title "the most generous among the generous." However, Gallus also noted Bolesław's flaws, particularly his impulsiveness and vanity, which sometimes clouded his judgment and led to reckless actions.
- Summer 1069-1071
- Polish victory
- Kiev, Cherven cities, Kievan Rus
Roman Catholic. Bolesław II the Generous, also known as the Bold and the Cruel ( Polish: Bolesław II Szczodry Polish (help·info); Śmiały; Okrutny; c. 1042 – 2 or 3 April 1081 or 1082), [1] was Duke of Poland from 1058 to 1076. He was third King of Poland from 1076 to 1079.
- 1076–1079
- Przemysł II
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. He was the eldest son of Duke Casimir I the Restorer and Maria Dobroniega of Kiev.
Bolesław I the Brave. Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Poznań. Bolesław I the Brave [a] ( c. 967 – 17 June 1025), less often known as Bolesław the Great, [b] was Duke of Poland from 992 to 1025, and the first King of Poland in 1025. He was also Duke of Bohemia between 1003 and 1004 as Boleslaus IV.
Bestselling Polish author Elzbieta Cherezinska’s The Bold series tells the epic story of a Polish queen whose life and name were all but forgotten until now. Starting with book one, The Widow Queen, this sweeping medieval saga is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Bernard Cornwell, and the Vikings TV series.
History. Early history (500 CE to 1500) GO. Show Summary Details. Overview. Boleslas II the Bold. (1041—1081) Quick Reference. (1041/42–1081) Boleslas the Bold or the Generous, in Polish Bolesław Śmiały or Szczodry, Polish prince and from 1076 king of Poland, was the son of the Polish prince Casimir the ...