Lambert Mieszkowic (c. 981 – after 992/95), was a Polish prince of the

House of Piast The House of Piast was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland. The first documented Polish monarch was Duke Mieszko I (c. 930–992). The Piasts' royal rule in Poland ended in 1370 with the death of king Casimir III the Great. Branc ...

. He was the fourth son of

Mieszko I of Poland Mieszko I (; – 25 May 992) was the first ruler of Poland and the founder of the first independent Polish state, the Duchy of Poland. His reign stretched from 960 to his death and he was a member of the Piast dynasty, a son of Siemomysł and a ...

, the third born from his second marriage with Oda, daughter of

Dietrich of Haldensleben , father = Wichmann the Elder , mother = Frederuna of Ringelheim Dietrich (Theoderich, Theodoric) of Haldensleben (died 25 August 985) was a count in the Schwabengau, later also in the Nordthüringgau and the Derlingau, who was the first Margr ...

, Margrave of the

North March The Northern March or North March (german: Nordmark) was created out of the division of the vast ''Marca Geronis'' in 965. It initially comprised the northern third of the ''Marca'' (roughly corresponding to the modern state of Brandenburg) and ...

Life

Nothing is known about his early years. Lambert's first appearance was in the document called "'' Dagome iudex''" (ca. 991–92), along with his parents and brother

Mieszko Mieszko is a Slavic given name of uncertain origin. Onomastics There are three major theories concerning the origin and meaning of the name of Duke Mieszko I of Poland. The most popular theory, proposed by Jan Długosz, explains that Mieszko is ...

. After Mieszko I's death (25 May 992), the war began between Bolesław I and his half-brothers for the paternal heritage, a dispute which according to some historians lasted only a few weeks, and according to others, only finished in 995. Despite the tensions between both parties, Bolesław I's first son with Emnilda of Lusatia was probably named after him; it's expected that the choice of this name for his son was an expression of warming relations between Bolesław I and his stepmother Oda. At the end, Bolesław I took control of the country and expelled his stepmother and half-brothers from

Poland Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populou ...

Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe ...

. Lambert's further fate is unknown; previously he was identified with Lambert,

Bishop of Kraków A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...

(d. 1030), but now this identification is contested.K. Jasiński, ''Rodowód pierwszych Piastów'', p. 105; but see G. Labuda: ''Mieszko II'', Poznań 2008, p. 171-172. In 1032, a certain

Dytryk Dytryk (''Theoderick'') (born after 992 - died after 1032) – factual or titular district Duke of Poland. Grandson of Mieszko I and his second wife Oda of Haldensleben Oda of Haldensleben (c. 955/60 – 1023) was Duchess of the Polans by marriage ...

(son of either Lambert or his brother Mieszko) returned to Poland and took control of part of the country after the fall of

Mieszko II Lambert Mieszko II Lambert (; c. 990 – 10/11 May 1034) was King of Poland from 1025 to 1031, and Duke from 1032 until his death. He was the second son of Bolesław I the Brave, but the eldest born from his third wife Emnilda of Lusatia. He was pro ...

, but his reign was short-lived; in 1033, he was deposed and expelled by Mieszko II, who reunited all Poland.

Notes

References

* ''Thietmari chronicon'' (edited by Marian Zygmunt Jedlicki), Poznań 1953, p. 224. * B. Kürbisówna, ''Dagome iudex – studium krytyczne'', n:''Początki Państwa Polskiego'', Poznań 1962, vol. I, p. 396. * O. Balzer, ''Genealogia Piastów'', Kraków 1895. * K. Jasiński, ''Rodowód pierwszych Piastów'', Wrocław-Warsaw 1992. * G. Labuda, ''Mieszko I'', Wrocław 2002, p. 154, 178, 188, 193, 195, 199, 268. * J. Widajewicz, ''Początki Polski'', Wrocław 1948. {{DEFAULTSORT:Mieszkowic, Lambert 980s births Year of death unknown Piast dynasty