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Poland was ruled at various times either by dukes and princes (10th to 14th centuries) or by kings (11th to 18th centuries). During the latter period, a tradition of free election of monarchs made it a uniquely electable position in Europe (16th to 18th centuries).
The period of rule by the Piast dynasty between the 10th and 14th centuries is the first major stage of the history of the Polish state.The dynasty was founded by a series of dukes listed by the chronicler Gall Anonymous in the early 12th century: Siemowit, Lestek and Siemomysł.
Pages in category "10th-century Polish monarchs" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
The first documented Polish monarch was Duke Mieszko I (c. 960 –992). [4] The Piasts' royal rule in Poland ended in 1370 with the death of King Casimir III the Great . Branches of the Piast dynasty continued to rule in the Duchy of Masovia (until 1526) and in the Duchies of Silesia until the last male Silesian Piast died in 1675.
Chościsko: Piast the Wheelwright: Siemowit: Lestek: Siemomysł died ca. 950–960: Mieszko I 930–960–992: Judith of Hungary 969–988: Bolesław I Chrobry
The first ruling dynasty, the Piasts, emerged in the 10th century AD. Duke Mieszko I, regarded as the creator of Polish statehood, adopted Western Christianity in 966 CE. Mieszko's dominion was formally reconstituted as a medieval kingdom in 1025 by his son Bolesław I the Brave, known for his military expansions.
10th century: 10th century: Son of Lestek: Piast: Kingdom of Poland and Duchy of Poland (966–1569) ... Regarded as one of the greatest Polish monarchs: Piast: Anjou ...
10th-century Polish monarchs (1 C, 4 P) 11th-century Polish monarchs (1 C, 9 P) ... Pages in category "Polish monarchs" The following 4 pages are in this category ...