Bolesław I the Tall

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Piast coat of arms as Dukes of Poland
Piast coat of arms as Dukes of Poland
The black crownless eagle of the Silesian Piasts
The black crownless eagle of the Silesian Piasts

Bolesław I the Tall (Polish: Bolesław I Wysoki; 1127 - December 7 or 8, 1201) was imperial Duke of Silesia, 1163 - 1172.

He was the eldest son of Władysław II the Exile and Agnes of Babenberg. After the partition of the province of Silesia (1173) he became Duke of Wrocław. He lost Głogów (1177 – ca. 1185). He was also Duke of Opole (1201). He was in exile three times (1146-1163, 1172-1173, 1177).

Preceded by
(new creation)		 Duke of Wroclaw Succeeded by
Henryk I the Bearded
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