Boleslaw (given name)
| Boleslav / Bolesław |
| Gender |
male |
| Origin |
| Word/Name |
Slavic |
| Meaning |
bole ("large, more") + sława/slava ("glory, fame") |
| Other names |
| Variant form(s) |
Bolesława/Boleslava (f) |
| Nickname(s) |
Bolek, Bolko, Bolo, Slava, Slavko, Sławek |
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Boleslaw, Bolesław, Boleslav or Boleslaus in Latin, is a male given name of Slavic origin meaning great glory. Feminine forms: Bolesława / Boleslava.
List of people with given name Boleslaw, Boleslav or Bolesław
Polish historical rulers
- Bolesław I of Poland (c.966–1025), known as 'the Brave' or 'the Valiant', Duke of Poland from 992 to 1025 (ending in 1025 as King of Poland)
- Bolesław II of Poland (1039–1081), known as 'the Bold', 'the Generous' or 'the Cruel', Duke of Poland 1058 to 1076 and King of Poland 1076 to 1079
- Bolesław III Wrymouth (1085–1138), Duke of Poland from 1102 to 1138
- Bolesław IV the Curly (1120–1173), High Duke of Poland from 1146 to 1173
- Bolesław of Kuyavia (1159–1195), Duke of Kuyavia from c. 1186 to 1195
- Bolesław I of Cieszyn, Duke of Cieszyn
- Bolesław II of Cieszyn, Duke of Cieszyn
- Bolesław II Rogatka (1220/5–1278), Duke of Silesia, portions of Poland
- Bolesław V the Chaste (1226–1279), mid-13th century Duke of Kraków, who rebuilt the city after its destruction in 1241
- Bolesław the Pious (c.1224–1279), Duke of Greater Poland 1239–1247
- Bolesław I of Masovia (1208–1248), Duke of Sandomierz, Sieradz (1233–1234), and Masovia (1229–1248)
- Bolesław II of Masovia, Duke of Masovia (c.1250–1313)
- Bolesław Jerzy of Mazovia, Dukes of Masovia and Galicia-Lodomeria (?–1340)
- Bolesław III of Płock, Duke of Płock (c.1325–1351)
- Bolesław IV of Warsaw, Duke of Warsaw (1421–1454)
- Bolesław V of Warsaw, Duke of Warsaw, Zakroczym, Nur, Płock, and Wizna (1454–1488)
Czech historical rulers
Other historical rulers
Other
See also