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| Boleslaus I | |
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 Boleslaus I the Cruel, fresco in the Znojmo Rotunda | |
| Duke of Bohemia | |
| Reign | September 935 – 15 July 967/972 |
| Predecessor | Wenceslaus I |
| Successor | Boleslaus II |
| Born | 915 |
| Died | 972 (aged 57) |
| Spouse | Biagota |
| Issue | Doubravka of Bohemia Boleslaus II, Duke of Bohemia Strachkvas Mlada |
| Dynasty | Přemyslid |
| Father | Vratislaus I, Duke of Bohemia |
| Mother | Drahomíra |
Boleslaus I (Czech: Boleslav I. Ukrutný; 915–972), a member of the Přemyslid dynasty, was ruler (kníže, "prince") of the Duchy of Bohemia from 935 until his death in 972. He is notorious for the murder of his elder brother Wenceslaus I, through which he became duke. As duke, his decisions surrounding his dynasty led to the Christianization of Poland, which in turn led to the recognition of the Polish state by the papacy.[1] This recognition helped to define medieval Poland as one of the first modern states.
Boleslaus I is generally respected by Czech historians as an energetic ruler who significantly strengthened the Bohemian state and expanded its territory.[2][3] This perspective is fairly modern, as Boleslaus was often overshadowed by his brother Wenceslaus in terms of historical legacy. Certain medieval historians, notably Cosmas of Prague, overtly present Boleslaus as a cruel figure, particularly after the death of his brother.[4] Over time, this perspective has evolved as modern historians have acknowledged his accomplishments as Duke through a more historically objective lens.
According to Cosmas, Duke Boleslaus I died on 15 July 967, a date questioned by modern researchers. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Boleslaus II (also known as Boleslaus the Pious).
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- ^ Prague, Cosmas of (2020). Cosmas of Prague, The Chronicle of the Czechs. Budapest, Hungary: Central European University Press. pp. 68, 67–73, 61–75, 81-83.