Bolesław II the Bald
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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.
Preceded by: Henryk II the Pious |
Duke of Wroclaw | Succeeded by: Henryk III the White Władysław of Salzburg |