Władysław I Herman
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Władysław I Herman was the Duke of Poland from 1079 until his death in 1102.
Władysław's effigy on a denar coin (left)
A letter sent by Władysław Herman from Poland to Bamberg Cathedral. It is the oldest extant document sent by a Polish ruler.
Drawing by Jan Matejko from the cycle Poczet królów i książąt polskich
Reception of Jews in Poland by Władysław Herman in the year 1096. Painting by Jan Matejko from 1893, held at the National Museum, Lublin.
Zbigniew (duke of Poland)
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Zbigniew, was a duke of Poland during 1102–1107. He was the first-born son of Władysław I Herman by his first wife, whose identity is unknown.
Władysław I Herman
…control but helped prevent major external conflicts. Władysław I Herman’s legacy is closely connected to the succession struggles between his sons, Zbigniew and Bolesław III Wrymouth. Toward the end of his reign, Poland was effectively divided between them, reflecting the weakening of central authority…
Tyniec Abbey.