Leszek II the Black

High Duke of Poland
Person human Q53994
Leszek II the Black
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Leszek II the Black

Summary

Leszek II the Black is a human[1]. He was born in Brześć Kujawski[2]. He was born on January 1, 1241[3]. He passed away in Kraków[4]. He died on September 30, 1288[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Leszek II the Black's place of birth was Brześć Kujawski[2].
  • Leszek II the Black died in Kraków[4].
  • Leszek II the Black was born on January 1, 1241[3].
  • Leszek II the Black died on September 30, 1288[5].
  • Leszek II the Black died on 1288[8].
  • Leszek II the Black's father was Casimir I of Kuyavia[9].
  • Leszek II the Black's mother was Constance of Wrocław[10].
  • Leszek II the Black was married to Gryfina of Halych[11].
  • Leszek II the Black held citizenship in Poland[12].
  • Leszek II the Black's professions included sovereign[6].
  • Leszek II the Black held the position of King of Poland[13].
  • Leszek II the Black is recorded as male[14].
  • Leszek II the Black's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Leszek II the Black's family is recorded as Piast dynasty[16].
  • Leszek II the Black's family is recorded as Piasts of Kuyavia[17].
  • Leszek II the Black's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Leszek II the Black's Commons category is recorded as Leszek II of Poland[19].
  • Leszek II the Black's given name is recorded as Leszek[20].
  • Leszek II the Black's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Leszek II the Black's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[22].
  • Leszek II the Black's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[23].
  • Leszek II the Black's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'pl', 'text': 'Leszek Czarny'}[24].
  • Leszek II the Black's sibling is recorded as Euphemia of Kuyavia[25].
  • Leszek II the Black's sibling is recorded as Ziemomysł of Kuyavia[26].
  • Leszek II the Black's sibling is recorded as Siemowit, Duke of Kuyavia-Brieg[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brześć Kujawski[2], Leszek II the Black… he was born on January 1, 1241[3]. His father was Casimir I of Kuyavia[9]. His mother was Constance of Wrocław[10].

Career and Affiliations

Leszek II the Black's professions included sovereign[6]. He held the position of King of Poland[13].

Personal Life

Among Leszek II the Black's spouses was Gryfina of Halych[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 30, 1288[5] and 1288[8]. Leszek II the Black passed away in Kraków[4].

Why It Matters

Leszek II the Black has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Leszek II the Black born?

Leszek II the Black was born in Brześć Kujawski[2].

Where did Leszek II the Black die?

Leszek II the Black died in Kraków[4].

Who were Leszek II the Black's parents?

Leszek II the Black's father was Casimir I of Kuyavia[9]. Leszek II the Black's mother was Constance of Wrocław[10].

Who was Leszek II the Black married to?

Leszek II the Black's spouses include Gryfina of Halych[11].

What did Leszek II the Black do for work?

Leszek II the Black worked as sovereign[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q24458822. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q24458822. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Q24458822. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Polish Biographical Dictionary
    Languages spoken, written or signed Polish
    Country of citizenship Poland
    Noble title duke
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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