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 |
| http://www.behindthename.com/name/bolesl16aw | |
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 (died 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
- Boleslaus I of Bohemia (died 967 or 972), known as 'the Cruel', ruling from 929 (or 935) to 972 (or 967)
- Boleslaus II of Bohemia (c. 920 – 999), known as 'the Pious', ruling from 972 to 999
- Boleslaus III of Bohemia (died 1037), known as 'the Red' or 'the Blind', ruling from 999 to 1002
Other historical rulers
Other
- Bolesław Bierut, former President of Poland
- Boleslav Jablonský, Czech poet and catholic priest
- Bolesław Prus, foremost figure in Polish literature of the late 19th century, and a distinctive voice in world literature
- Boleslav Polívka, Czech actor
See also
- Václav (disambiguation)
- Wenceslaus (disambiguation)