Siemomysł
| Siemomysł | |
|---|---|
House of Piast | |
| Father | Lestek |
| Religion | Slavic paganism |
Siemomysł or Ziemomysł (died c. 950–960Gallus Anonymous in his Gesta principum Polonorum and was the son of Lestek, the second known Duke of the Polans. According to Gallus' account and historical research, Siemomysł has been credited with leaving the lands of the Polans, Goplans and Masovians to his son Mieszko I, who further expanded them during his reign.[2]
According to modern Polish historian Henryk Łowmiański, Siemomysł aided the Ukrani uprising against the Germans in 954 AD.
He supposedly reigned from around 930 (although some historians believe that he reigned from around 950). Siemomysł united the lands of
Mazowszanie
(however, some historians think that perhaps his father did it first). His burial place is unknown.
Siemomysł's wife (or wives) is unknown. There is a theory that the daughter of Włodzisław, prince of the
Mieszko I and Czcibor
were his sons.
See also
References
- ^ K. Jasiński, Siemomysł, Polski Słownik Biograficzny, vol.. 37, 1996, p. 58-59.
- ISBN 978-0-521-61857-1.
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