Historical FigureMale
Henryk II Pobożny
died 1241
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryHenry II the Pious was Duke of Silesia and High Duke of Poland as well as Duke of South-Greater Poland from 1238 until his death. Between 1238 and 1239 he also served as regent of Sandomierz and Opole–Racibórz. A member of the Silesian Piast dynasty, he was the son of Henry the Bearded and Saint Hedwig of Silesia.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1192
Kraków
Date of death
April 9, 1241
Legnickie Pole
Occupations & fields
politician
- Field and occupation
- polský kníže-senior, slezský, krakovský a velkopolský kníže
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