Bolesław III Wrymouth, also known as Boleslaus the Wry-mouthed, was the duke of Lesser Poland, Silesia and Sandomierz between 1102 and 1107 and over the whole of Poland between 1107 and 1138. He was the only child of Duke Władysław I Herman and his first wife, Judith of Bohemia.
A facial reconstruction based on Bolesław's remains, 1972
Reception of Jews in Poland in 1096, Painting by Jan Matejko.
Ruins of the Abbey of Saint Giles in Somogyvár, Hungary.
Sarcophagus of Bolesław III in Płock Cathedral.
Lesser Poland, often known by its Polish name Małopolska, is a historical region situated in southern and south-eastern Poland. Its capital and largest city is Kraków. Throughout centuries, Lesser Poland developed a separate culture featuring diverse architecture, folk costumes, dances, cuisine, traditions and a rare Lesser Polish dialect. The region is rich in historical landmarks, monuments, castles, natural scenery and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Image: Zamek Królewski na Wawelu (6)
Image: Lublin Panorama Starego Miasta
Image: 2018 Tarnów, Rynek 19 20 21, Renesansowe kamienice 10
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