Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty
Displayed: 970 CE
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General Description
The Kingdom of Poland, was a significant medieval polity in Central Europe, primarily encompassing the territory of modern-day Poland. Initially a fragmented region, Poland began to coalesce into a more unified entity under the Piast dynasty, which emerged in the late 10th century. Mieszko I, recognized as the first ruler of Poland, adopted Christianity in 966, aligning the kingdom more closely with Western Europe.
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Under the Piast dynasty, Poland experienced periods of expansion and consolidation, extending its influence over neighboring Slavic tribes and territories. The reign of Bolesław I the Brave (992-1025) was notable for its military campaigns and the establishment of Poland’s first archbishopric in Gniezno, affirming Poland’s status within Christendom.
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The kingdom faced challenges, including internal divisions, succession disputes, and external threats from the Holy Roman Empire, the Kievan Rus’, and later, the Teutonic Knights. Despite these challenges, the Piast rulers managed to maintain a degree of autonomy.
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The fragmentation period (1138-1320) saw Poland divided into several duchies, weakening central authority and leading to increased German influence in some regions. This period was characterized by internal strife and the gradual erosion of the Piast dynasty’s power.
[1]: Norman Davies, God’s Playground: A History of Poland: In Two Volumes, Rev. ed. (Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press, 2005). Zotero link: LUJ3NYJU
[2]: Eduard Mühle, Die Piasten: Polen im Mittelalter, Bsr 2709 (München: Verlag C.H. Beck, 2011). Zotero link: EVZQ25XL
| Succeeding: Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty Fragmented Period (pl_piast_dyn_2) [None] |
| unitary state | 966 CE 1138 CE |
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| Original Name | Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty | Confident | 963 CE 1138 CE | ||||||||
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| Capital | Gniezno | Confident | 963 CE 1138 CE | ||||||||
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| Alternative Name | Królestwo Polskie | Confident | 963 CE 1138 CE | ||||||||
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| Alternative Name | Regnum Poloniae | Confident | 963 CE 1138 CE | ||||||||
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| Duration | [963 CE ➜ 1138 CE] | Confident | |||||||||
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1139 CE 1382 CE
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| Degree of Centralization | unitary state | Confident | 966 CE 1138 CE | ||||||||
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| Linguistic Family | Indo-European | Confident | 963 CE 1138 CE | ||||||||
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