Duchy of Głogów: Map & History
The Duchy of Głogów or Duchy of Glogau was one of the Duchies of Silesia, formed in course of the medieval fragmentation of Poland into smaller provincial duchies.
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The Duchy of Głogów or Duchy of Glogau was one of the Duchies of Silesia, formed in course of the medieval fragmentation of Poland into smaller provincial duchies. Its capital was Głogów in Lower Silesia. It existed in 1177–1185 and 1251–1506 and was ruled by the Silesian Piasts, followed by John Corvinus and the Jagiellonian dynasty.
Duchy of Głogów in Depth
History
In 1177, under the rule of Konrad Spindleshanks, the youngest son of High Duke Władysław II the Exile of Poland, the town of Głogów had already become the capital of a duchy in its own right. However, when Konrad died between 1180 and 1190, his duchy was again inherited by his elder brother Bolesław I the Tall, and re-incorporated to the Duchy of Silesia/Wrocław. After the death of Bolesław's grandson Duke Henry II the Pious at the 1241 Battle of Legnica his sons in 1248 divided the Lower Silesian Duchy of Wrocław among themselves. Konrad I, a child when his father died, claimed his rights too and in 1251 and received the northern Głogów territory from his elder brother Bolesław II the Bald, then Duke of Legnica.
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Duchy of Głogów Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Duchy of Głogów appears, with the other states of the time.
Duchy of Głogów Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 15,752 km² in 1254 CE.
Duchy of Głogów: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Duchy of Głogów exist?
Duchy of Głogów is dated to 1250 CE – 1313 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Duchy of Głogów?
The capital of Duchy of Głogów was Głogów.
How large was Duchy of Głogów at its peak?
At its peak in 1254 AD Duchy of Głogów covered about 15,752 km².
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