Poland's Forgotten Monarch: Bolesław the Wrymouth

This episode of The Story of Poland explores the reign of Bolesław III Wrymouth (Krzywousty), a Piast ruler who held the kingdom together through war, diplomacy, and a controversial succession plan. We cover his battles against the Holy Roman Empire and Pomerania, including the siege of Głogów, his use of ruses, and the 1109 Battle of Hundsfeld. We also discuss his Testament, which divided Poland among his sons and inadvertently triggered centuries of fragmentation known as the 'Rozbicie dzielnicowe' (Fragmentation of the Realm). Lucas and Luna reflect on whether Bolesław's legacy was one of strength or short-sightedness, drawing parallels to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's later struggles with internal division. Key figures include Henry V of Germany, Zbigniew, Wojsław, and Otto of Bamberg. A story of a king who refused to let his country disappear – even if his own plan made it harder for his successors. #BolesławWrymouth #PiastDynasty #MedievalPoland #BattleOfGłogów #HenryV #Pomerania #RozbicieDzielnicowe #TestamentOfBolesław #PolishHistory #EasternEurope #SiegeOfGłogów #Hundsfeld #Zbigniew #Wojsław #OttoOfBamberg #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo