Did Conrad of Masovia’s wife contribute to one of the most controversial events in 13th-century Polish…
Saint Kinga: The Princess Who Became a Nun
Saint Kinga, as the wife of the Cracovian Duke Bolesław the Chaste, was an exceptionally pious…
What Was Duchess Dobrawa’s Husband Really Called?
We all know him as Mieszko I – the first historical ruler of Poland. But was…
The Tragic Death of Leszek the White, Husband of Grzymisława
At the end of 1227, a congress was held in Gąsawa with the participation of Leszek…
The Woman Who Gave Birth to Mieszko I
We know of her existence only insofar as she must have existed – since she gave…
Pereyasłava – Mother of the Masovian Piasts
Pereyasłava, the wife of Siemowit I, bridged two worlds – Ruthenia and Masovia. Although her name…
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…