Bolesław I the Brave

first King of Poland (967–1025)
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Bolesław I the Brave
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Bolesław I the Brave

Summary

Bolesław I the Brave is a human[1]. Born in Poznań[2], he… he was born on 967[3]. He passed away in Gniezno[4]. He died on June 17, 1025[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,666 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Poznań[2], Bolesław I the Brave…
  • Bolesław I the Brave passed away in Gniezno[4].
  • Bolesław I the Brave was born on 967[3].
  • Bolesław I the Brave died on June 17, 1025[5].
  • Bolesław I the Brave is buried at Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul[8].
  • Bolesław I the Brave's father was Mieszko I[9].
  • Bolesław I the Brave's mother was Doubravka of Bohemia[10].
  • Bolesław I the Brave was married to Judith of Hungary[11].
  • Among Bolesław I the Brave's spouses was Emnilda of Lusatia[12].
  • Bolesław I the Brave was married to Oda of Meissen[13].
  • Bolesław I the Brave was married to Henilda von Meissen[14].
  • Bolesław I the Brave was married to Tyra of Denmark[15].
  • Among Bolesław I the Brave's spouses was Hodica[16].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Brave was Bezprym[17].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Brave was Regelinda[18].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Brave was Mieszko II[19].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Brave was Otto Bolesławowic[20].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Brave was Matylda[21].
  • A child of Bolesław I the Brave was unknown daughter[22].
  • Bolesław I the Brave held citizenship in Duchy of Poland[23].
  • Bolesław I the Brave worked as a politician[6].
  • Bolesław I the Brave held the position of King of Poland[24].
  • Bolesław I the Brave held the position of Duke of Bohemia[25].
  • Bolesław I the Brave is recorded as male[26].
  • Bolesław I the Brave's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Bolesław I the Brave's place of birth was Poznań[2]. He was born on 967[3]. His father was Mieszko I[9]. His mother was Doubravka of Bohemia[10].

Career and Affiliations

Bolesław I the Brave worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include King of Poland[24], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of Poland[29], founded in 1025[30] and Duke of Bohemia[25], a hereditary position[31], in Duchy of Bohemia[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Judith of Hungary[11], 0986–1026[33]; Emnilda of Lusatia[12], an aristocrat[34], 0973–1017[35], of Duchy of Poland[36]; Oda of Meissen[13], a consort[37], 0996–1025[38]; Henilda von Meissen[14]; Tyra of Denmark[15], a consort[39], 1000–1000[40], of Kingdom of Denmark[41]; and Hodica[16], b. 1000[42]. Children include Bezprym[17], a politician[43], 0987–1032[44], specialised in politics[45]; Regelinda[18], 0989–1014[46]; Mieszko II[19], a politician[47], 0990–1034[48]; Otto Bolesławowic[20], a politician[49], 1000–1033[50], of Poland[51]; Matylda[21], a princess[52], b. 1018[53]; and unknown daughter[22].

Death and Burial

Bolesław I the Brave died on June 17, 1025[5]. He passed away in Gniezno[4]. Burial took place at Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bolesław I the Brave include Chrobry Oak[54], a remarkable tree[55], in Poland[56].

Why It Matters

Bolesław I the Brave ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,666 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Chrobry Oak[54], a remarkable tree[55], in Poland[56].

FAQs

Where was Bolesław I the Brave born?

Bolesław I the Brave's place of birth was Poznań[2].

Where did Bolesław I the Brave die?

Bolesław I the Brave passed away in Gniezno[4].

Who were Bolesław I the Brave's parents?

Bolesław I the Brave's father was Mieszko I[9]. Bolesław I the Brave's mother was Doubravka of Bohemia[10].

Who was Bolesław I the Brave married to?

Bolesław I the Brave's spouses include Judith of Hungary[11], Emnilda of Lusatia[12], Oda of Meissen[13], and Henilda von Meissen[14].

What did Bolesław I the Brave do for work?

Bolesław I the Brave worked as politician[6].

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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