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Bolesław II the Generous also known as the Bold and the Cruel (Polish: Bolesław II Szczodry About this sound Polish or Śmiały or Okrutny; ca. 1041 or 1042 – 2 or 3 April 1081 or 1082) was Duke of Poland from 1058 to 1076 and third King of Poland from 1076 to 1079. He was the eldest son of Duke Casimir I the Restorer and Maria Dobroniega of Kiev.Bolesław II is considered to have been one of the most capable of the Piast rulers.

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active years end year
1058-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1058-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1042-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Kingdom of Poland (1025–1385)
death place
Duchy of Carinthia, Ossiach
parent
Casimir I the Restorer
place of burial
Ossiach Abbey
predecessor
Casimir I the Restorer
spouse
Wyszesława of Kiev
successor
Władysław I Herman
title
King of Poland

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