Before Leszek the Black married Gryfina, he had little in common with love and romance. Instead,…
Kategoria: Forgotten Women
Masovia in the Hands of a Woman. The Story of a Forgotten Princess
When Siemowit I died suddenly in 1262, Masovia faced a crisis. His son was still a…
Did Mieszko I Really Have 7 Wives?
Mieszko I went down in history as the founder of the Polish state and the first…
What Was Duchess Dobrawa’s Husband Really Called?
We all know him as Mieszko I – the first historical ruler of Poland. But was…
The Woman Who Gave Birth to Mieszko I
We know of her existence only insofar as she must have existed – since she gave…
Wierzchosława – The Love of Bolesław the Curly’s Life
Her name sounds regal, yet we know surprisingly little about her life. Wierzchosława, the wife of…
The Third Queen of Poland – The Wife of Bolesław the Generous
She was Queen of Poland, yet little is known about her. The wife of Bolesław the…
The Mysterious Wife of Mieszko Bolesławowic
In 1088, just one year before his tragic death, Prince Mieszko Bolesławowic stood at the altar.…
Who was Dobroniega Maria, the wife of Casimir the Restorer?
Her origins are shrouded in mystery, which continues to ignite historians’ imagination. Was she the daughter…
Wife of Mieszko the Old – the Mysterious Princess
We know little about her, but her name is enough to spark curiosity. She became the…