Casimir II the Just
High Duke of Poland (1138-1194)
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Summary
Casimir II the Just was born on January 1, 1138[1], in Kraków[2]. He died on May 5, 1194[3], in Kraków[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (737 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wawel Cathedral[7]
- Father: Bolesław III Wrymouth[8]
- Mother: Salomea of Berg[9]
- Spouse: Helen of Znojmo[10]
- Child: Maria of Poland[11], Adelaide of Poland[12], Leszek I the White[13], Konrad I of Masovia[14]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[15]
- Position held: King of Poland[16], Duke of Masovia[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: Piast dynasty[19]
- Noble title: Duke of Poland[20]
- Commons category: Casimir II of Poland[21]
- Family name: Piast[22]
- Given name: Kazimierz[23], Casimir[24]
- Significant event: posthumous birth[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Casimir II of Poland[26]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Polish Biographical Dictionary[29], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[31]
- Name in native language: Kazimierz II Sprawiedliwy[32]
- Sibling: Judith of Poland[33], Richeza of Poland, Queen of Sweden[34], Dobroniega of Poland[35], Agnes of Poland[36], Henry of Sandomierz[37], Bolesław IV the Curly[38], Mieszko III the Old[39], Władysław II the Exile[40], Leszek Bolesławowic[41]
Why It Matters
Casimir II the Just has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Casimir II the Just born?
Casimir II the Just's place of birth was Kraków[2].
Where did Casimir II the Just die?
Casimir II the Just died in Kraków[4].
Who were Casimir II the Just's parents?
Casimir II the Just's father was Bolesław III Wrymouth[8]. Casimir II the Just's mother was Salomea of Berg[9].
Who was Casimir II the Just married to?
Casimir II the Just's spouses include Helen of Znojmo[10].
What did Casimir II the Just do for work?
Casimir II the Just worked as a politician[5].