Henry II the Pravoslav

Grand Duke of Silesia (1192-1241)
Person human Q53446
Henry II the Pravoslav
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Henry II the Pravoslav

Summary

Henry II the Pravoslav is a human[1]. Born in Kraków[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1192[3]. He passed away in Legnickie Pole[4]. He died on April 9, 1241[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry II the Pravoslav's place of birth was Kraków[2].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav passed away in Legnickie Pole[4].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav was born on January 1, 1192[3].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav was born on 1191[8].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav was born on 1196[9].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav died on April 9, 1241[5].
  • Burial took place at Wrocław[10].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's father was Henry I the Bearded[11].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's mother was Hedwig of Silesia[12].
  • Among Henry II the Pravoslav's spouses was Anne of Bohemia, Duchess of Silesia[13].
  • A child of Henry II the Pravoslav was Constance of Wrocław[14].
  • A child of Henry II the Pravoslav was Bolesław II Rogatka[15].
  • A child of Henry II the Pravoslav was Mieszko, Duke of Lubusz[16].
  • A child of Henry II the Pravoslav was Henry III the White[17].
  • A child of Henry II the Pravoslav was Konrad I, Duke of Głogów[18].
  • A child of Henry II the Pravoslav was Elisabeth of Wrocław[19].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav held the position of Grand Prince[20].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav is recorded as male[21].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's family is recorded as Piasts of Silesia[23].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's noble title is recorded as Duke of Poland[24].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's Commons category is recorded as Henry II of Poland[25].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's canonization status is recorded as Servant of God[26].
  • Henry II the Pravoslav's given name is recorded as Henryk[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kraków[2], Henry II the Pravoslav… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1192[3], 1191[8], and 1196[9]. His father was Henry I the Bearded[11]. His mother was Hedwig of Silesia[12].

Career and Affiliations

Henry II the Pravoslav's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Grand Prince[20].

Personal Life

Henry II the Pravoslav was married to Anne of Bohemia, Duchess of Silesia[13]. Children include Constance of Wrocław[14]; Bolesław II Rogatka[15], an aristocrat[28], 1217–1278[29], specialised in government[30]; Mieszko, Duke of Lubusz[16], an aristocrat[31], 1223–1242[32]; Henry III the White[17], an aristocrat[33], 1222–1266[34]; Konrad I, Duke of Głogów[18], a Catholic priest[35], 1229–1273[36], of Duchy of Głogów[37]; and Elisabeth of Wrocław[19], 1232–1265[38].

Death and Burial

Henry II the Pravoslav died on April 9, 1241[5]. He passed away in Legnickie Pole[4]. He is buried at Wrocław[10].

Why It Matters

Henry II the Pravoslav ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Henry II the Pravoslav born?

Henry II the Pravoslav was born in Kraków[2].

Where did Henry II the Pravoslav die?

Henry II the Pravoslav died in Legnickie Pole[4].

Who were Henry II the Pravoslav's parents?

Henry II the Pravoslav's father was Henry I the Bearded[11]. Henry II the Pravoslav's mother was Hedwig of Silesia[12].

Who was Henry II the Pravoslav married to?

Henry II the Pravoslav's spouses include Anne of Bohemia, Duchess of Silesia[13].

What did Henry II the Pravoslav do for work?

Henry II the Pravoslav worked as politician[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . w.genealogy.euweb.cz. w.genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . w.genealogy.euweb.cz. w.genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Konrad the Curly, Gertrud of Silesia
    Place of burial Wrocław
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