Bolesław II the Bald

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Bolesław II the Wild
Bolesław II the Wild
The black crownless eagle of the Silesian Piasts
The black crownless eagle of the Silesian Piasts

Bolesław II the Bald the Tollgate (Polish: Bolesław II Łysy Rogatka) (1220/5 - December 26, 1278) was the eldest son of Henryk 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.

During his rule there was a second mongol raid against Poland, led by Nogai Khan. He was Duke of Środa Śląska from 1277.

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Preceded by:
Henryk II the Pious
Duke of Wroclaw Succeeded by:
Henryk III the White
Władysław of Salzburg
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