Mieszko the Younger (also known as of Kalisz) ( pl, Mieszko Młodszy (kaliski)) (between 1160 and 1165 – 2 August 1193) was a

Duke Duke is a male title either of a monarch ruling over a duchy, or of a member of royalty, or nobility. As rulers, dukes are ranked below emperors, kings, grand princes, grand dukes, and sovereign princes. As royalty or nobility, they are rank ...

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from 1191 until his death. He was the second child (but fourth-born son) of

Mieszko III the Old Mieszko III the Old (c. 1126/27 – 13 March 1202), of the Piast dynasty, was Duke of Greater Poland from 1138 and High Duke of Poland, with interruptions, from 1173 until his death. He was the fourth and second surviving son of Duke Bolesła ...

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and from 1173

High Duke of Poland Poland was ruled at various times either by dukes and princes (10th to 14th centuries) or by kings (11th to 18th centuries). During the latter period, a tradition of free election of monarchs made it a uniquely electable position in Europe (16th ...

, due to his marriage to his second wife Eudoxia, daughter of Grand Prince

Iziaslav II of Kiev Iziaslav II Mstislavich ( uk, Ізяслав Мстиславич, russian: Изяслав II Мстиславич; c. 1096Casimir II the Just at the congress in Jędrzejów, as one of the sons of the Duke of Greater Poland. Between 1177 and 1179, as a result of the revolt against his father, Mieszko, with his parents and siblings, was exiled from Poland. They probably returned to the country in 1181, when Mieszko III regained the rule over Greater Poland. In 1184 and thanks to the wise diplomatic affairs of his father, Mieszko the Younger was appointed by the sickly Duke

Leszek Leszek () is a Slavic Polish male given name, originally ''Lestko'', ''Leszko'' or ''Lestek'', related to ''Lech'', ''Lechosław'' and Czech ''Lstimir''. Individuals named Leszek celebrate their name day on June 3. Notable people * Lestko * ...

Governor of the

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Kuyavia Kuyavia ( pl, Kujawy; german: Kujawien; la, Cuiavia), also referred to as Cuyavia, is a historical region in north-central Poland, situated on the left bank of Vistula, as well as east from Noteć River and Lake Gopło. It is divided into three ...

n principality, and with this, apparently the right of succession after his death. However, the arbitrary and cruel government of Mieszko III, caused Leszek to reassume his alliance with Casimir II the Just, who was appointed his sole heir. In 1185 Mieszko was then deposed and returned to his father's court. In 1191 Mieszko III could conquer the capital

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, but, for unknown reasons he decided that one of his sons (either Mieszko or

Bolesław of Kuyavia Bolesław of Kuyavia (also known as Mieszkowic) ( pl, Bolesław kujawski (Mieszkowic)) (1159 – 13 September 1195) was a Duke of Kuyavia from 1186 until his death. He was the eldest child (but third-born son) of Mieszko III the Old, Duke of Grea ...

) exercise the power on his behalf as Governor. However, Casimir II soon regained the control of the district, and the Prince-Governor was exiled. At this point, Mieszko III decided to give the district of

to his youngest son and namesake, as his own duchy. Mieszko the Younger died on 2 August 1193. He was buried in the crypt founded by his father in the Cathedral of St. Paul the Apostle in

. Tombstones of Mieszko the Younger and Mieszko III were found during archaeological excavations in 1958–1960. For unknown reasons, Mieszko never married or had children. On his death, Mieszko III bequeathed Kalisz to his eldest son

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mieszko The Younger 1160s births 1193 deaths Piast dynasty Year of birth uncertain