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German–Polish War (1002–1018)

1002–1018 · 11th century

The German–Polish War of 1002–1018 was a series of conflicts between the Polish duke Bolesław I the Brave and the German king and emperor Henry II over Lusatia, Meissen and Bohemia. Fighting broke out several times after Bolesław seized the marches in 1002. The Peace of Bautzen in 1018 left Lusatia and Milsko in Polish hands.

German–Polish War (1002–1018)
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). German–Polish War (1002–1018). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/german-polish-war-1002-1018
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