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Władysław I Herman

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Władysław I Herman. Drawing by Jan Matejko.

Władysław I Herman (1040-1102), Duke of Poland, was a son of Kazimierz I the Restorer and brother of Bolesław II the Bold.

Władysław Herman took power after his brother Bolesław II the Bold was forced into exile in 1079, and supported Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV in a bid to restore peace.

Władysław Herman first married Judith of Bohemia, then Judith of Swabia, daughter of Emperor Henry III.

With Judith of Bohemia he had a son, Bolesław III Wrymouth.

With Judith of Swabia he had a daughter, Agnes of Gandersheim.


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