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Henry the Bearded

Henry the Bearded (+ 1238) or Henry I of Silesia was duke of Silesia when he became ruler of Poland as well. Upon his death his son, Henry II of Silesia or Henry the Pious with his wife Saint Hedwig of Andechs took over as Piast rulers in Silesia.

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