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Piast; Country: Duchy/Kingdom of Poland; Duchies of Masovia; Duchies of Silesia; Duchy of Bohemia; Galicia–Volhynia; Founded: c. 9th century: Founder: Piast the Wheelwright (legendary) Mieszko I of Poland (historical) Final ruler: Casimir III the Great (Kingdom of Poland) Yuri II Boleslav (Galicia-Volhynia) Janusz III (Masovia) George IV ...
The period of rule by the Piast dynasty between the 10th and 14th centuries is the first major stage of the history of the Polish state. The dynasty was founded by a series of dukes listed by the chronicler Gall Anonymous in the early 12th century: Siemowit, Lestek and Siemomysł.
Born: c. 930. Died: May 25, 992. House / Dynasty: Piast dynasty. Notable Family Members: 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.
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Feb 18, 2024 · It was the Piast Dynasty, a significant and enduring ruling family, that played a pivotal role in shaping the history of Poland. Originating in the 10th century AD, the Piast rulers laid the foundations for the Polish state and navigated through a complex tapestry of political, social and cultural developments.
The House of Piast was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland. The first documented Polish monarch was Duke Mieszko I ( c. 960 –992). The Piasts' royal rule in Poland ended in 1370 with the death of King Casimir III the Great.
Piast (pyäst), 1st dynasty of Polish dukes and kings. Its name was derived from that of its legendary ancestor, a simple peasant. The first historic member, Duke Mieszko I (reigned 962–92), began the unification of Poland and introduced Christianity. His son, Boleslaus I, was crowned king in 1025 with papal approval.
