Bolesław I the Tall

Duke of Wroclaw
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Bolesław I the Tall

Summary

Bolesław I the Tall is a human[1]. He was born on 1127[2]. He died in Leśnica Castle[3]. He died on December 8, 1201[4]. He worked as an aristocrat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Bolesław I the Tall passed away in Leśnica Castle[3].
  • Bolesław I the Tall was born on 1127[2].
  • Bolesław I the Tall died on December 8, 1201[4].
  • Burial took place at Lubiąż Abbey[7].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's father was Władysław II the Exile[8].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's mother was Agnes of Babenberg[9].
  • Bolesław I the Tall was married to Zvenislava of Tjernihiv[10].
  • Bolesław I the Tall was married to Christina[11].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Tall was Jarosław, Duke of Opole[12].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Tall was Henry I the Bearded[13].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Tall was Q9140803[14].
  • Bolesław I the Tall held citizenship in Duchy of Wroclaw[15].
  • Bolesław I the Tall held citizenship in Duchy of Silesia[16].
  • Bolesław I the Tall worked as an aristocrat[5].
  • Bolesław I the Tall is recorded as male[17].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's family is recorded as Piasts of Silesia[19].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's noble title is recorded as Duke of Silesia[20].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's noble title is recorded as Duke of Wrocław[21].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's Commons category is recorded as Boleslaus I, Duke of Wrocław[22].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's given name is recorded as Boleslaw[23].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's IPA transcription is recorded as bɔlɛswaf pʲɛrfʂɨ vɨsɔkʲi[24].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[26].
  • Bolesław I the Tall's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bolesław I the Tall was born on 1127[2]. His father was Władysław II the Exile[8]. His mother was Agnes of Babenberg[9].

Career and Affiliations

Bolesław I the Tall worked as an aristocrat[5].

Personal Life

Spouses include Zvenislava of Tjernihiv[10], 1150–1155[28] and Christina[11], 1150–1204[29]. Children include Jarosław, Duke of Opole[12], a Catholic priest[30], 1143–1201[31]; Henry I the Bearded[13], a monarch[32], 1165–1238[33]; and Q9140803[14], b. 1157[34].

Death and Burial

Bolesław I the Tall died on December 8, 1201[4]. He died in Leśnica Castle[3]. Burial took place at Lubiąż Abbey[7].

Why It Matters

Bolesław I the Tall ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where did Bolesław I the Tall die?

Bolesław I the Tall passed away in Leśnica Castle[3].

Who were Bolesław I the Tall's parents?

Bolesław I the Tall's father was Władysław II the Exile[8]. Bolesław I the Tall's mother was Agnes of Babenberg[9].

Who was Bolesław I the Tall married to?

Bolesław I the Tall's spouses include Zvenislava of Tjernihiv[10] and Christina[11].

What did Bolesław I the Tall do for work?

Bolesław I the Tall worked as aristocrat[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family Piasts of Silesia
    Sibling Richeza of Poland, Queen of Castile, Mieszko IV Tanglefoot, Konrad Laskonogi +1
    Noble title Duke of Silesia, Duke of Wrocław
    Languages spoken, written or signed Polish
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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