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Mieszko II the Fat (Polish: Mieszko II Otyły) (c. 1220 – 22 October 1246) was a Duke of Opole-Racibórz from 1230 until his death, and Duke of Kalisz-Wieluń during 1234–1239 (with his brother as co-ruler). He was the eldest son of Duke Casimir I of Opole by his wife Viola, probably a Bulgarian woman.
- 1220
- Casimir I of Opole
- 22 October 1246
- Viola of Bulgaria
Death. Marriage and issue. See also. References. Sources. Mieszko II Lambert. Not to be confused with Mieszko II the Fat. Mieszko II Lambert ( Polish pronunciation: [ˈmjɛʂkɔ ˈdruɡʲi ˈlambɛrt] ⓘ; c. 990 – 10/11 May 1034) was King of Poland from 1025 to 1031, and Duke from 1032 until his death.
As Casimir's successor Duke Mieszko II the Fat was still a minor upon his father's death in 1230, the regency over his duchy was assumed by his uncle Henry I the Bearded, who thereby once again ruled over all Silesia.
Henry was also joined by a relative, Duke of Opole Mieszko II the Fat. He was the only one who could boast of success: his men crushed a Tartar detachment trying to cross the Oder. Mongol heavy cavalry in battle. Attila’s return. The invasion fell on Poland at a fatal moment.
May 9, 2024 · Mieszko II Lambert (born 990—died May 10, 1034) was the king of Poland from 1025 to 1034, grandson of Mieszko I. He was dominated by his wife, the German Ryxa (or Richeza), the niece of the emperor Otto III.
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Apr 12, 2023 · Mieszko II Lambert - książę z dynastii Piastów, król Polski w latach 1025–1031, książę Polski w latach 1032–1034. Opuścił kraj w 1031 (po wyprawie na ziemie polskie Konrada II oraz ataku książąt ruskich Jarosława Mądrego i Mścisława, którzy osadzili w Polsce jego brata Bezpryma), władzę odzyskał w 1032 jako książę jednej z trzech dzielnic.
Mieszko II the Fat (Polish: Mieszko II Otyły) (c. 1220 – 22 October 1246) was a Duke of Opole-Racibórz from 1230 until his death, and Duke of Kalisz-Wieluń during 1234–1239 (with his brother as co-ruler). He was the eldest son of Duke Casimir I of Opole by his wife Viola, probably a Bulgarian woman.
