Events with tag - Feudal Fragmentation

January 1, 1138

Testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth

Bolesław III Wrymouth's Testament of 1138 introduced the principle of seniority and divided the Polish state among the ruler's sons. This event initiated the period of feudal fragmentation in Poland, which lasted almost 200 years and ended with the coronation of Władysław the Elbow-high in 1320. This decision significantly influenced the fate of medieval Poland.

August 1138

Testament of Bolesław the Wrymouth

The Testament of Bolesław III the Wrymouth from 1138 was a landmark document in medieval Polish history that divided the country among the ruler's five sons and introduced the principle of seniorate. Its provisions led to the period of feudal fragmentation lasting almost 200 years.

July 1, 1180

Assembly of Łęczyca

The Assembly of Łęczyca in 1180 was a landmark event in medieval Polish history. During the meeting, Duke Casimir the Just, along with nobles and church dignitaries, made crucial decisions that changed the legal and political system of the state, including the abolition of the principle of seniority and granting privileges to the Church.

November 24, 1227

Congress of Gąsawa

The congress of Piast princes in Gąsawa in 1227 ended tragically with an assassination attempt on the participants' lives. As a result, Leszek the White, Duke of Kraków, was killed, and Henry the Bearded, Duke of Silesia, was severely wounded. This event significantly deepened the feudal fragmentation of Poland.

June 15, 1289

Battle of Siewierz

The Battle of Siewierz in 1289 was a crucial military confrontation between the forces of Henry IV Probus and Władysław the Elbow-high for dominance over Silesian and Lesser Poland territories. The battle involved approximately 5,500 warriors, with casualties on both sides amounting to about 1,400 fallen soldiers.

June 26, 1295

Coronation of Przemysł II

The coronation of Przemysł II as King of Poland at Gniezno Cathedral on June 26, 1295, was a pivotal moment in Polish history. This event ended the period of feudal fragmentation and initiated the process of unifying Polish lands. The coronation ceremony, conducted by Archbishop Jakub Świnka, restored Poland's status as a kingdom after more than 150 years.

January 20, 1320

Coronation of Władysław I the Elbow-high

The coronation of Władysław I the Elbow-high as King of Poland at Wawel Cathedral on January 20, 1320, was a pivotal event in Polish history. This ceremony ended the period of feudal fragmentation and symbolically united Polish lands under one scepter. This event restored the institution of the Kingdom of Poland after nearly 200 years of interruption.

January 20, 1320

Unification of Poland by Władysław the Elbow-high

The unification of Poland by Władysław the Elbow-high was a turning point in Polish history. After nearly 200 years of feudal fragmentation, this prince managed to unite the fragmented Polish lands into one kingdom. The unification process culminated in the coronation of Władysław the Elbow-high as King of Poland on January 20, 1320, in Wawel Cathedral.