Bolesław II the Bald

Bolesław II the Bald

Bolesław II the Bald known also as the Horned ( _pl. Bolesław II Łysy or Rogatka) (1220/5 - December 26 1278) was the eldest son of Duke Henry II the Pious.

After his father's death, he became Duke of central Greater Poland (1241 - 1247) and Duke of Silesia (1241 -1248). After the partiton of Silesia, he was Duke of Legnica - Głogów. He sold Lubusz to the bishops of Brandenburg and he lost Głogów in 1249. He was Duke of "Neumarkt" in Silesia (Środa Śląska) from 1277.

During his rule there was a second mongol raid against Poland, led by Nogai Khan.


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