Person

Bolesław II of Masovia

c. 1251–1313 · 13th century · Also known as Boleslaw II of Masovia

Bolesław II of Masovia was a Piast duke who received Płock when the Duchy of Masovia was divided in 1275, and later reunited most of Masovia under his rule. He was briefly Duke of Kraków in 1288 and was married to a Lithuanian princess, which tied Masovia to its pagan neighbour. On his death his lands were again divided among his sons.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Duchy of PlockDuchy of Rawa

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