Legnica
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Legnica is a city in southwestern Poland, in the central part of Lower Silesia, on the Kaczawa River and the Czarna Woda. As well as being the seat of the county, since 1992 the city has been the seat
Legnica Stary Ratusz na legnickim rynku
Legnica Katedra Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła
SM Legnica Zamek ID 593146
SM Legnica Słowiański 8 ID 593151
Battle of Legnica
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The Battle of Legnica, also known as the Battle of Liegnitz or Battle of Wahlstatt, was fought between the Mongol Empire and combined European forces at the village of Legnickie Pole, approximately 10
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…last Piast duke George William. Legnica is one of the historical burial sites of Polish monarchs and consorts. Legnica became renowned for the fierce battle that took place at Legnickie Pole near the city on 9 April 1241 during the first Mongol invasion of Poland, which ended in the defeat of the Polish-led…
Depiction of the Battle of Legnica in 1241
The Mongol heavy cavalry in battle (13th or 14th century).
Henry II the Pious of Poland was killed in the Battle of Legnica.
A scene from an altar of St. Hedwig of Silesia: Mongol warriors display the head of Henry II the Pious of Poland on a long lance in an attempt to weaken the morale of the defenders. Painting of 1430.