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Henry V the Fat

c. 1248–1296 · 13th century · Also known as Henry V of Legnica

Henry V the Fat was a Silesian Piast duke of Legnica from 1278 and also of Wrocław from 1290. His reign was troubled by conflict with his cousin Henry III of Głogów, who held him captive for months. After his death his sons divided his inheritance in 1311, creating the separate duchies of Legnica, Brzeg and Wrocław.

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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Duchy of Wrocław Duchy of Brzeg

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