Mieszko II

king of Poland (990-1034)
Person human Q28468
Mieszko II
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Mieszko II

Summary

Mieszko II is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 990[2]. He died in Poznań[3]. He died on May 11, 1034[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Mieszko II passed away in Poznań[3].
  • Mieszko II was born on January 1, 990[2].
  • Mieszko II was born on 990[7].
  • Mieszko II died on May 11, 1034[4].
  • Mieszko II is buried at Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul[8].
  • Mieszko II's father was Bolesław I the Brave[9].
  • Mieszko II's mother was Emnilda of Lusatia[10].
  • Among Mieszko II's spouses was Richeza of Lotharingia[11].
  • A child of Mieszko II was Casimir I the Restorer[12].
  • A child of Mieszko II was Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary[13].
  • A child of Mieszko II was Gertrude of Poland[14].
  • A child of Mieszko II was Bolesław the Forgotten[15].
  • A child of Mieszko II was Agatha, wife of Edward the Exile[16].
  • Mieszko II held citizenship in Poland[17].
  • Mieszko II worked as a politician[5].
  • Mieszko II held the position of King of Poland[18].
  • Mieszko II held the position of Duke of Poland[19].
  • Mieszko II is recorded as male[20].
  • Mieszko II's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Mieszko II's family is recorded as Piast dynasty[22].
  • Mieszko II's noble title is recorded as King of Poland[23].
  • Mieszko II's noble title is recorded as Duke of Poland[24].
  • Mieszko II's Commons category is recorded as Mieszko II of Poland[25].
  • Mieszko II's given name is recorded as Mieszko[26].
  • Mieszko II's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 990[2] and 990[7]. Mieszko II's father was Bolesław I the Brave[9]. His mother was Emnilda of Lusatia[10].

Career and Affiliations

Mieszko II's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include King of Poland[18], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of Poland[29], founded in 1025[30] and Duke of Poland[19].

Personal Life

Among Mieszko II's spouses was Richeza of Lotharingia[11]. Children include Casimir I the Restorer[12], a politician[31], 1016–1058[32], of Poland[33]; Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary[13], a queen regnant[34], 1013–1075[35]; Gertrude of Poland[14], an aristocrat[36], 1025–1108[37], of Poland[38]; Bolesław the Forgotten[15], a human whose existence is disputed[39]; and Agatha, wife of Edward the Exile[16], a princess consort[40], 1100–1100[41], of England[42].

Death and Burial

Mieszko II died on May 11, 1034[4]. He died in Poznań[3]. He is buried at Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul[8].

Why It Matters

Mieszko II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (484 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where did Mieszko II die?

Mieszko II died in Poznań[3].

Who were Mieszko II's parents?

Mieszko II's father was Bolesław I the Brave[9]. Mieszko II's mother was Emnilda of Lusatia[10].

Who was Mieszko II married to?

Mieszko II's spouses include Richeza of Lotharingia[11].

What did Mieszko II do for work?

Mieszko II worked as politician[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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