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Henry II the Pious

c. 1196–1241 · 13th century · Also known as Henry II of Silesia

Henry II the Pious was Duke of Silesia and high duke of Poland from 1238, son of Henry the Bearded and Saint Hedwig. Like his father he sought to reunite the divided Polish duchies. He was killed fighting the Mongol invasion at the Battle of Legnica in April 1241, after which Silesia was divided among his sons.

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Mentioned in 4 state histories

Duchy of Silesia Duchy of Legnica Duchy of Wrocław Duchy of Głogów

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