Bolesław IV the Curly
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Bolesław IV the Curly, a member of the Piast dynasty, was Duke of Masovia from 1138 and High Duke of Poland from 1146 until his death in 1173.
Effigy of Bolesław IV the Curly (left) on a Romanesque tympanum from Ołbin
Poland's division into autonomous duchies following the death of Bolesław III the Wrymouth. Bolesław's Masovian province, with seat in Płock, is shown in dark green.
Imaginary 19th century depiction of Bolesław IV, by Jan Matejko. During his life, Bolesław sponsored convents, monasteries and monks, especially the Benedictines.
Władysław II the Exile
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Władysław II the Exile was the high duke of Poland and duke of Silesia from 1138 until his expulsion in 1146. He is the progenitor of the Silesian Piasts.
Bolesław IV the Curly
…young Bolesław remained under the strong influence of his mother and Voivode Wszebor, who feared the ambition of his elder half-brother, High Duke Władysław II. Władysław II tried to restore the unity of the country and deposed the junior dukes. Trouble began openly in 1141, when Dowager Duchess Salomea…
Władysław II as depicted in 1888 by Ksawery Pillati
Altenburg Castle
Władysław II the Exile, as imagined by artist Jan Matejko in the 19th century