Boleslaw II the Generous facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bolesław II the Generous |
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19th century portrait by Aleksander Lesser
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| King of Poland | |
| Reign | 1076–1079 |
| Coronation | 26 December 1076 Gniezno Cathedral, Poland |
| Predecessor | Mieszko II Lambert |
| Successor | Przemysł II |
| Duke of Poland | |
| Reign | 1058–1076 |
| Predecessor | Casimir I the Restorer |
| Successor | Władysław I Herman |
| Born | c. 1042 Kingdom of Poland |
| Died | 2 or 3 April 1081/1082 Kingdom of Hungary |
| Burial | Ossiach Abbey (disputed) |
| Spouse | Wyszesława of Kiev |
| Issue | Mieszko |
| Dynasty | Piast |
| Father | Casimir I the Restorer |
| Mother | Maria Dobroniega of Kiev |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Bolesław II the Generous, also known as the Bold and the Cruel (Polish: Bolesław II Szczodry ; Śmiały; Okrutny; c. 1042 – 2 or 3 April 1081 or 1082), was Duke of Poland from 1058 to 1076. He was third King of Poland from 1076 to 1079.
Images for kids
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Putative tomb of Bolesław at Ossiach
See also
In Spanish: Boleslao II el Temerario para niños
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