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Casimir II the Just (Polish: Kazimierz II Sprawiedliwy; 28 October 1138 – 5 May 1194) was a Lesser Polish Duke of Wiślica from 1166 to 1173, and of Sandomierz after 1173. . He became ruler over the Polish Seniorate Province at Kraków and thereby High Duke of Poland in 1177; a position he held until his death, though interrupted once by his elder brother and predecessor Mieszko I
May 1, 2024 · Casimir became Poland’s most powerful ruler and, at the Congress of Lenczyca (1180) was so recognized by the nobility and clergy, who, in exchange for privileges, vested hereditary rights in his descendants. He was succeeded by his son Leszek I, who spent years in battle against other claimants.
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Mar 24, 2023 · Kraków, Kraków County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Death: May 05, 1194. Cracow, Poland. Place of Burial: Duke Of Krakow. Immediate Family: Son of Bolesław III Wrymouth and Salomea of Berg. Husband of High Duchess consort of Poland, Helena - princess of the Znojmo Appanage, Rostislavna Znojmo.
- Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship
- before October 28, 1138
- "Kazimierz II. Starszy"
- May 05, 1194Cracow, Poland
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Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. Casimir II. views 3,975,216 updated. Casimir II, 1138–94, duke of Poland (1177–94), youngest son of Boleslaus III. A member of the Piast dynasty, he drove his brother Mieszko III from power at Kraków in 1177 and became the principal duke of Poland.
Casimir II the Just (Polish: Kazimierz II Sprawiedliwy; 28 October 1138 – 5 May 1194) was a Lesser Polish Duke of Wiślica from 1166 to 1173, and of Sandomierz after 1173. He became ruler over the Polish Seniorate Province at Kraków and thereby High Duke of Poland in 1177; a position he held until his death, though interrupted once by his ...
Complete contents the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia. King of Poland; born 1138; ascended the throne on the deposition of his brother Mieczyslaw III., 1177; died 1194. He was one of the most amiable monarchs that ever ruled in Poland, a lover of peace, and a friend of the people.
Casimir II the Just. Casimir II the Just (Polish: Kazimierz II Sprawiedliwy; 28 October 1138 – 5 May 1194) was a Lesser Polish Duke of Wiślica from 1166 to 1173, and of Sandomierz after 1173. He became ruler over the Polish Seniorate Province at Kraków and thereby High Duke of Poland in 1177; a position he held until his death, though ...
