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Mieszko I (About this sound Polish ; ca. 940 – 25 May 992) was the ruler of the Polans from about 960 until his death. A member of the Piast dynasty he was son of Siemomysł; grandchild of Lestek; father of Bolesław I the Brave the first crowned King of Poland; likely father of Świętosława (Sigrid) a Nordic Queen; and grandfather of her son Cnut the Great.The first historical ruler of Poland Mieszko I is considered the de facto creator of the Polish state.

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active years end year
0992-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
0962-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death date
0992-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Poland, Poznań
parent
Siemomysł
predecessor
Siemomysł
spouse
Dobrawa of Bohemia, Oda of Haldensleben
successor
Bolesław I Chrobry
title
Duke of Poland

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