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Bolesław V the Chaste

1226–1279 · 13th century · Also known as Boleslaw V the Chaste

Bolesław V the Chaste was Duke of Kraków and Sandomierz from 1243. His reign saw repeated Mongol invasions of Lesser Poland, in 1241 and 1259 to 1260. He granted Kraków town rights in 1257 and supported the salt mines of Wieliczka and Bochnia. He died childless, and his lands passed to Leszek the Black.

Bolesław V the Chaste
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Mentioned in 3 state histories

SudoviansDuchy of KrakowDuchy of Sandomierz

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