Duchy of Sandomierz
Polish fiefdom of 1138 to 1320 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Duchy of Sandomierz[lower-alpha 1] was a district principality and a fiefdom of the Kingdom of Poland. It was formed in 1138 from the territories of the Kingdom of Poland, following its fragmentation, that was started by the testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth. The Duchy existed until 1320 when it was incorporated into the Kingdom of Poland. Its capital was the city of Sandomierz. The territory was centred around Sandomierz Land in the southeastern corner of Poland, between the rivers of Pilica, Vistula, San, and Dunajec.
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Duchy of Sandomierz | |||||||||||
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1138–1320 | |||||||||||
Status | Fiefdom of Kingdom of Poland | ||||||||||
Capital | Sandomierz | ||||||||||
Official languages | Polish, Latin | ||||||||||
Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||||||||
Government | District principality | ||||||||||
Duke | |||||||||||
• 1138–1146 (first, regency) | Władysław II the Exile | ||||||||||
• 1146–1166 (first proper) | Henry of Sandomierz | ||||||||||
• 1304–1320 (last) | Władysław I Łokietek | ||||||||||
Historical era | High Middle Ages | ||||||||||
1138 | |||||||||||
• Incorporation into Kingdom of Poland | 1320 | ||||||||||
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