Wenceslaus II of Legnica

Duke of Legnica
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Wenceslaus II of Legnica

Summary

Wenceslaus II of Legnica is a human[1]. He was born in Silesia[2]. He was born on 1348[3]. He passed away in Otmuchów[4]. He died on December 30, 1419[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's place of birth was Silesia[2].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica died in Otmuchów[4].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica was born on 1348[3].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica died on December 30, 1419[5].
  • Burial took place at Nysa[9].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's father was Wenceslaus I of Legnica[10].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's mother was Anna of Cieszyn[11].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lebus[12].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Wrocław[13].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica held the position of Duke of Nysa[14].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica is recorded as male[16].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's family is recorded as Piasts of Silesia[18].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's noble title is recorded as Duke of Legnica[19].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's noble title is recorded as Duke of Nysa[20].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's Commons category is recorded as Wenceslaus II, Duke of Legnica[21].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's given name is recorded as Wacław[22].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's given name is recorded as Václav[23].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[24].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's sibling is recorded as Hedwig of Legnica[25].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's sibling is recorded as Henry VIII of Legnica[26].
  • Wenceslaus II of Legnica's sibling is recorded as Bolesław IV of Legnica[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Silesia[2], Wenceslaus II of Legnica… he was born on 1348[3]. His father was Wenceslaus I of Legnica[10]. His mother was Anna of Cieszyn[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Lebus[12]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Wrocław[13], a historical episcopal title[28], in German Reich[29], founded in 1000[30]; and Duke of Nysa[14], a position[31], in Kingdom of Bohemia[32], founded in 1290[33].

Personal Life

Wenceslaus II of Legnica's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Wenceslaus II of Legnica died on December 30, 1419[5]. He passed away in Otmuchów[4]. He is buried at Nysa[9].

Why It Matters

Wenceslaus II of Legnica ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Wenceslaus II of Legnica born?

Wenceslaus II of Legnica was born in Silesia[2].

Where did Wenceslaus II of Legnica die?

Wenceslaus II of Legnica died in Otmuchów[4].

Who were Wenceslaus II of Legnica's parents?

Wenceslaus II of Legnica's father was Wenceslaus I of Legnica[10]. Wenceslaus II of Legnica's mother was Anna of Cieszyn[11].

What did Wenceslaus II of Legnica do for work?

Wenceslaus II of Legnica worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of burial Nysa
    Noble title Duke of Legnica, Duke of Nysa
    Mother Anna of Cieszyn
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