Henry II the Pious
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Summary
Henry II the Pious was born on January 1, 1192[1], in Kraków[2]. He died on April 9, 1241[3], in Legnickie Pole[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,960 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1191[7], 1196[8]
- Place of burial: Wrocław[9]
- Father: Henry I the Bearded[10]
- Mother: Hedwig of Silesia[11]
- Spouse: Anne of Bohemia, Duchess of Silesia[12]
- Child: Constance of Wrocław[13], Bolesław II Rogatka[14], Mieszko, Duke of Lubusz[15], Henry III the White[16], Konrad I, Duke of Głogów[17], Elisabeth of Wrocław[18], Ladislaus of Salzburg[19], Agnes[20], Jadwiga wrocławska[21], Gertrud of Wroclaw[22]
- Position held: Grand Prince[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: Piasts of Silesia[25]
- Noble title: Duke of Poland[26]
- Commons category: Henry II of Poland[27]
- Canonization status: Servant of God[28]
- Given name: Henryk[29]
- Feast day: April 9[30]
- Medical condition: polydactyly[31]
- Manner of death: death in battle[32]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[35], Polish Biographical Dictionary[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37], Q140550869[38]
- Sibling: Konrad the Curly[39], Gertrud of Silesia[40]
- P14608: 124379036[41]
Why It Matters
Henry II the Pious has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Henry II the Pious born?
Henry II the Pious was born in Kraków[2].
Where did Henry II the Pious die?
Henry II the Pious died in Legnickie Pole[4].
Who were Henry II the Pious's parents?
Henry II the Pious's father was Henry I the Bearded[10]. Henry II the Pious's mother was Hedwig of Silesia[11].
Who was Henry II the Pious married to?
Henry II the Pious's spouses include Anne of Bohemia, Duchess of Silesia[12].
What did Henry II the Pious do for work?
Henry II the Pious worked as a politician[5].