Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn
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Casimir II of Cieszyn (ca. 1449 – 13 December 1528) was a Duke of Cieszyn
since 1477, ruler over Koźle
during 1479–1509, since 1493 ruler over Wołów, over Pszczyna
during 1498–1517, from 1506 over Opava
, Duke of Głogów since 1506 (for life). Also he was Landeshauptmann
General of Silesia
during 1497–1504 and 1507–1517, since 1517 until his death, Landeshauptmann over the Upper Silesia
.
He was the eldest child and only son of Bolesław II, Duke of Cieszyn
, by his wife Anna, daughter of Ivan Vladimirovich, Prince of Bielsk
.
and surrounding villages in 1460, at only eleven years of age.
Casimir II's first political intervention was by 1471, when he supported King Władysław II Jagiellon during his conflicts with the Bohemian nobility. Four years later (in 1475), Casimir II he attended to the marriage of Princess Hedwig of Poland (King Casimir IV's daughter) with Duke Georg of Bavaria-Landshut. When Przemysław II died in 1477, Casimir II had enough political experience and could took over the control over the whole Duchy of Cieszyn without any co-rulers, because all his uncles died without male descendants.
However, Casimir II couldn't take the government over the half of Głogów, then under the rule of Margareta of Celje
, widow of his uncle Władysław as her Oprawa wdowia (but formally, because the facto rule was into the hands of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary
and Bohemia
). Despite the claims of Jan II the Mad
, Duke of Żagań
(who was supported by King Matthias), Casimir II obtained a political goal when he was sworn ruler of Głogów as guardian of Margareta by the city council. However, this success was short-lived: on 8 October 1478, Casimir II's forces were defeated in Krosno Odrzańskie
by Jan II's troops.
Despite his defeat, Casimir II continued his pretensions and began negotiations with King Matthias. Under the treaty signed on 10 October 1479, the Duke of Cieszyn waived his claims by the amount of 2,000 florins. In addition, Casimir II was compelled to paid homage to the King on 12 August of that year in Olomouc
.
Despite the formal abandonment of his pretensions in Lower Silesia
, Casimir II didn't change his ambitions, and in 1480 he obtained Pszczyna
after his marriage with Johanna, daughter of Wiktoryn of Poděbrady, Duke of Opava
(although in practice he could take formal possession of this land only in 1498), who was supposedly to be a great help to him in his plans to regain Głogów, then under the rule of Jan II. Another defeat, this time at the Battle of Góra, forced Casimir II to accept the definitely resignation of the disputed territory on 7 June 1481.
In the following years, Casimir II approached to the Bohemian King Władysław II Jagielloń. As a result, after the death of Matthias Corvinus in 1490, he was appointed Starost General of Silesia
. The Duke of Cieszyn he held this office until 1504, when the King decided to replaced him for his brother Sigismund Jagiellon
. However, when Sigismund inherited the Polish crown in 1506, after the death of his brother Alexander Jagiellon
, the dignity of Starost returned into the hands of Casimir II. This time, he held the office until his death. The new Polish King gave Casimir II the Duchy of Głogów but only during his lifetime. Soon after, and by right to his wife, he obtained the Duchy of Opawa
, who increased his domains along with half of Ścinawa
(Wołów), who was bought by him in 1493.
In internal politics, Casimir II showed hardline stances in the fight against banditry
in the duchy. However, his rule as Starost general wasn't count with great support in Silesia, especially with the Church, whose opposition was made clear in 1501, when the Chapter refused the candidacy of Casimir II's eldest son Frederick as new Bishop of Wrocław.
A significant item in Silesia was the dispute between the Dukes of Opole
, Nicholas II
and Jan II
. In order to ended the conflict, in 1497 a meeting was arranged in Nysa
, where were present Casimir II, his father-in-law Wiktoryn of Poděbrady, Nicholas II and the Bishop of Wrocław, Jan IV Roth. During the meeting, on 26 June, the tragedy occurred: Nicholas II tried to stab both the Duke of Cieszyn and Bishop Roth. Despite the protests of nobles and relatives, Casimir II issued the death sentence to Nicholas II, who was beheaded in the Nysa market on 27 April 1497. Duke Jan II, after hearing the news of his brother's execution, began to prepare a brutally retaliatory expedition against Cieszyn
. However, the diplomatic actions of King Władysław II Jagiellon prevented the war between both Dukes, with disastrous consequences to Silesia
.
The Duke of Cieszyn's political importance reached his apogee in 1512, when King Sigismund I the Old married with Casimir II's niece Barbara Zápolya
(daughter of his cousin Hedwig
). The excellent relations with Poland provide to Casimir II, the opportunity of purchase several buildings in Kraków
and the surroundings areas. Also, the King's protection enabled Casimir II to managed the complaints of the Silesian cities in 1514, who accused him of incompetence.
On 6 January 1515 Casimir II obtain from the Bohemian King Władysław II Jagiellon the diploma who certified his rule over the Duchy of Opawa, but unfortunately only during his lifetime.
In 1517, during transitional financial difficulties, Casimir II decided to sell the town of Pszczyna
to the Hungarian magnate Alexis Thurzo by the high sum of 40,000 guilder
s.
Around 1510 Casimir II was involved in the political intrigues around the succession of the childless Duke of Opole, Jan II the Good, despite the fact that he ordered the death of his brother Nicholas II years before. At first it seemed that the Duke of Cieszyn was the heir presumptive, especially when he was able to obtain in 1517 from Duke Frederick II of Legnica
(another of the candidates to the Opole succession), the document confirming the right of inheritance over the property of his Opole cousin. Unfortunately, Casimir II died before Jan II, who decided to leave his domains to George of Hohenzollern
, Duke of Krnov
(although perhaps Casimir II, before his own death, transferred all his rights to George: this maybe happen in 1518 after the wedding of Wenceslaus II
, Casimir II's second son and heir, with George's sister, Anna).
In 1527 Casimir II, as representant of the Bohemian King, went to Hungary
, where he was a mediator between his nephew Jan Zápolya and Ferdinand of Habsburg
. However, his efforts were unsuccessful.
Casimir II wasn't only a skillful politician, but also a very good ruler. During his rule Cieszyn have been economically stabilized. Thanks to the privileges given by him, Further development of the towns occurred, after he give to them many privileges. He cared especially about the capital town of Cieszyn
, and after the great fire in the late 15th century, he founded a town square which persists to date. In 1496 Casimir II established the current market and build a new town hall. By 1527, the Duchy of Cieszyn's value was estimated in he astronomical sum of 670,000 florins, but without overpassed the income of the neighboring Duchy of Opole. The high salary of Casimir II as Starost General (1,200 guilders a year), and the incomes derived from the towns near Kraków allowed him to bought the cities of Mistek and Friedland
to the Bishop of Olomouc
in 1527.
Casimir II died on 13 December 1528. It is unknown were he was buried, but is assumed that this happened in one of the churches of Cieszyn
or Opawa
.
. They had two sons:
Although Frederick was the oldest son, he was destined to the Church and died in 1507. The second son, Wenceslaus II, who was viewed as his father's successor, also died before his father, in 1524. For this, on his death Casimir II was succeeded by his grandson Wenceslaus III Adam
, the only surviving son of Wenceslaus II.
Cieszyn
Cieszyn is a border-town and the seat of Cieszyn County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. It has 36,109 inhabitants . Cieszyn lies on the Olza River, a tributary of the Oder river, opposite Český Těšín....
since 1477, ruler over Koźle
Kozle
Koźle is a district of Kędzierzyn-Koźle and is at the junction of the Kłodnica and Odra rivers, 29 Ifl. southeast of Opole by rail. The district has a Roman Catholic church, a medieval chateau, remains of a 19th century fortress and a high school...
during 1479–1509, since 1493 ruler over Wołów, over Pszczyna
Pszczyna
Pszczyna is a town in southern Poland with 26,827 inhabitants within the immediate gmina rising to 50,121 inhabitants in the powiat, which includes the town of Pszczyna, itself, Brzeźce , Czarków , Ćwiklice , Jankowice , Łąka , Piasek , Poręba , Rudołtowice , Studzionka , Studzienice , Wisła...
during 1498–1517, from 1506 over Opava
Opava
Opava is a city in the northern Czech Republic on the river Opava, located to the north-west of Ostrava. The historical capital of Czech Silesia, Opava is now in the Moravian-Silesian Region and has a population of 59,843 as of January 1, 2005....
, Duke of Głogów since 1506 (for life). Also he was Landeshauptmann
Landeshauptmann
Landeshauptmann is a former German gubernatorial title equivalent to that of a governor of a province or a state....
General of Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
during 1497–1504 and 1507–1517, since 1517 until his death, Landeshauptmann over the Upper Silesia
Upper Silesia
Upper Silesia is the southeastern part of the historical and geographical region of Silesia. Since the 9th century, Upper Silesia has been part of Greater Moravia, the Duchy of Bohemia, the Piast Kingdom of Poland, again of the Lands of the Bohemian Crown and the Holy Roman Empire, as well as of...
.
He was the eldest child and only son of Bolesław II, Duke of Cieszyn
Cieszyn
Cieszyn is a border-town and the seat of Cieszyn County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. It has 36,109 inhabitants . Cieszyn lies on the Olza River, a tributary of the Oder river, opposite Český Těšín....
, by his wife Anna, daughter of Ivan Vladimirovich, Prince of Bielsk
Bielsk
Bielsk may refer to the following places:*Bielsk, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship *Bielsk, Masovian Voivodeship *Bielsk Podlaski in Podlaskie Voivodeship...
.
Life
After the early death of his father in 1452, Casimir II was raised by his uncle Przemysław II, who gave him the town of BielskoBielsko
Bielsko was until 1950 an independent town situated in Cieszyn Silesia, Poland. In 1951 it was joined with Biała Krakowska to form the new town of Bielsko-Biała. Bielsko constitutes the western part of that town....
and surrounding villages in 1460, at only eleven years of age.
Casimir II's first political intervention was by 1471, when he supported King Władysław II Jagiellon during his conflicts with the Bohemian nobility. Four years later (in 1475), Casimir II he attended to the marriage of Princess Hedwig of Poland (King Casimir IV's daughter) with Duke Georg of Bavaria-Landshut. When Przemysław II died in 1477, Casimir II had enough political experience and could took over the control over the whole Duchy of Cieszyn without any co-rulers, because all his uncles died without male descendants.
However, Casimir II couldn't take the government over the half of Głogów, then under the rule of Margareta of Celje
Margareta of Celje
Margareta of Celje was a noblewoman member of the Slovenian House of Celje and by marriage Duchess of both half Głogów and Ścinawa....
, widow of his uncle Władysław as her Oprawa wdowia (but formally, because the facto rule was into the hands of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
and Bohemia
Bohemia
Bohemia is a historical region in central Europe, occupying the western two-thirds of the traditional Czech Lands. It is located in the contemporary Czech Republic with its capital in Prague...
). Despite the claims of Jan II the Mad
Jan II the Mad
Jan II the Mad also known as the Bad, the Wild or the Cruel , was a Duke of Żagań-Przewóz since 1439 , from 1449 Duke of Przewóz , during 1461-1468 and briefly in 1472 Duke of Żagań and during 1476-1488 Duke of half-Głogów .He was the fourth and...
, Duke of Żagań
Zagan
Zagan may refer to:*Zagan - a demon in the Ars Goetia*Żagań - a town in west Poland...
(who was supported by King Matthias), Casimir II obtained a political goal when he was sworn ruler of Głogów as guardian of Margareta by the city council. However, this success was short-lived: on 8 October 1478, Casimir II's forces were defeated in Krosno Odrzańskie
Krosno Odrzanskie
Krosno Odrzańskie is a city on the east bank of Oder River, at the confluence with the Bóbr. The town in Western Poland with 12,500 inhabitants is the capital of Krosno County...
by Jan II's troops.
Despite his defeat, Casimir II continued his pretensions and began negotiations with King Matthias. Under the treaty signed on 10 October 1479, the Duke of Cieszyn waived his claims by the amount of 2,000 florins. In addition, Casimir II was compelled to paid homage to the King on 12 August of that year in Olomouc
Olomouc
Olomouc is a city in Moravia, in the east of the Czech Republic. The city is located on the Morava river and is the ecclesiastical metropolis and historical capital city of Moravia. Nowadays, it is an administrative centre of the Olomouc Region and sixth largest city in the Czech Republic...
.
Despite the formal abandonment of his pretensions in Lower Silesia
Lower Silesia
Lower Silesia ; is the northwestern part of the historical and geographical region of Silesia; Upper Silesia is to the southeast.Throughout its history Lower Silesia has been under the control of the medieval Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Bohemia and the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy from 1526...
, Casimir II didn't change his ambitions, and in 1480 he obtained Pszczyna
Pszczyna
Pszczyna is a town in southern Poland with 26,827 inhabitants within the immediate gmina rising to 50,121 inhabitants in the powiat, which includes the town of Pszczyna, itself, Brzeźce , Czarków , Ćwiklice , Jankowice , Łąka , Piasek , Poręba , Rudołtowice , Studzionka , Studzienice , Wisła...
after his marriage with Johanna, daughter of Wiktoryn of Poděbrady, Duke of Opava
Opava
Opava is a city in the northern Czech Republic on the river Opava, located to the north-west of Ostrava. The historical capital of Czech Silesia, Opava is now in the Moravian-Silesian Region and has a population of 59,843 as of January 1, 2005....
(although in practice he could take formal possession of this land only in 1498), who was supposedly to be a great help to him in his plans to regain Głogów, then under the rule of Jan II. Another defeat, this time at the Battle of Góra, forced Casimir II to accept the definitely resignation of the disputed territory on 7 June 1481.
In the following years, Casimir II approached to the Bohemian King Władysław II Jagielloń. As a result, after the death of Matthias Corvinus in 1490, he was appointed Starost General of Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
. The Duke of Cieszyn he held this office until 1504, when the King decided to replaced him for his brother Sigismund Jagiellon
Sigismund I the Old
Sigismund I of Poland , of the Jagiellon dynasty, reigned as King of Poland and also as the Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 until 1548...
. However, when Sigismund inherited the Polish crown in 1506, after the death of his brother Alexander Jagiellon
Alexander Jagiellon
Alexander of the House of Jagiellon was the Grand Duke of Lithuania and later also King of Poland. He was the fourth son of Casimir IV Jagiellon...
, the dignity of Starost returned into the hands of Casimir II. This time, he held the office until his death. The new Polish King gave Casimir II the Duchy of Głogów but only during his lifetime. Soon after, and by right to his wife, he obtained the Duchy of Opawa
Opawa
Opawa is an inner suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, located 2.5 kilometres south-east of the city centre.The name is a contraction of Opaawaho, which means a place of an outer pā or outpost in Māori. Opaawaho or Ōpāwaho is the Māori name for the Heathcote River....
, who increased his domains along with half of Ścinawa
Scinawa
Ścinawa is a town and municipality on the Oder river in the Lower Silesian region of Poland. The town features a number of historic monuments including city hall and the town church . The Ścinawa train station is a key gateway for travel throughout the region, connecting major destinations such...
(Wołów), who was bought by him in 1493.
In internal politics, Casimir II showed hardline stances in the fight against banditry
Banditry
Banditry refers to the life and practice of bandits which the Oxford English Dictionary defines as "one who is proscribed or outlawed; hence, a lawless desperate marauder, a brigand: usually applied to members of the organized gangs which infest the mountainous districts of Italy, Sicily, Spain,...
in the duchy. However, his rule as Starost general wasn't count with great support in Silesia, especially with the Church, whose opposition was made clear in 1501, when the Chapter refused the candidacy of Casimir II's eldest son Frederick as new Bishop of Wrocław.
A significant item in Silesia was the dispute between the Dukes of Opole
Opole
Opole is a city in southern Poland on the Oder River . It has a population of 125,992 and is the capital of the Upper Silesia, Opole Voivodeship and, also the seat of Opole County...
, Nicholas II
Nicholas II of Niemodlin
Nicholas II of Niemodlin , was a Duke of Opole-Brzeg-Strzelce-Niemodlin in 1476 and sole Duke of Niemodlin from 1476 until his death....
and Jan II
Jan II the Good
Jan II of Opole was a Duke of Opole-Brzeg -Strzelce-Niemodlin in 1476 , ruler over Gliwice , Toszek , Niemodlin , Bytom , Koźle , and Racibórz .He was the second son of Duke Nicholas I of Opole by his wife Agnes, daughter of Duke Louis II of...
. In order to ended the conflict, in 1497 a meeting was arranged in Nysa
Nysa
- People :*Nysa , daughter of Laodice IV and Antiochus, wife of Pharnaces I of Pontus* Nysa of Cappadocia, daughter of Pharnaces I of Pontus and Nysa, wife of Ariarathes V of Cappadocia and mother Ariarathes VI of Cappadocia...
, where were present Casimir II, his father-in-law Wiktoryn of Poděbrady, Nicholas II and the Bishop of Wrocław, Jan IV Roth. During the meeting, on 26 June, the tragedy occurred: Nicholas II tried to stab both the Duke of Cieszyn and Bishop Roth. Despite the protests of nobles and relatives, Casimir II issued the death sentence to Nicholas II, who was beheaded in the Nysa market on 27 April 1497. Duke Jan II, after hearing the news of his brother's execution, began to prepare a brutally retaliatory expedition against Cieszyn
Cieszyn
Cieszyn is a border-town and the seat of Cieszyn County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. It has 36,109 inhabitants . Cieszyn lies on the Olza River, a tributary of the Oder river, opposite Český Těšín....
. However, the diplomatic actions of King Władysław II Jagiellon prevented the war between both Dukes, with disastrous consequences to Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
.
The Duke of Cieszyn's political importance reached his apogee in 1512, when King Sigismund I the Old married with Casimir II's niece Barbara Zápolya
Barbara Zápolya
Barbara Zápolya was Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania as the first wife of king of Poland Sigismund I the Old....
(daughter of his cousin Hedwig
Hedwig of Cieszyn
Hedwig of Cieszyn was a Polish princess and member of the House of Piast in the Cieszyn branch.She was the only child of Przemysław II, Duke of Cieszyn by his wife Anna, daughter of Duke Bolesław IV of Warsaw.-Life:...
). The excellent relations with Poland provide to Casimir II, the opportunity of purchase several buildings in Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
and the surroundings areas. Also, the King's protection enabled Casimir II to managed the complaints of the Silesian cities in 1514, who accused him of incompetence.
On 6 January 1515 Casimir II obtain from the Bohemian King Władysław II Jagiellon the diploma who certified his rule over the Duchy of Opawa, but unfortunately only during his lifetime.
In 1517, during transitional financial difficulties, Casimir II decided to sell the town of Pszczyna
Pszczyna
Pszczyna is a town in southern Poland with 26,827 inhabitants within the immediate gmina rising to 50,121 inhabitants in the powiat, which includes the town of Pszczyna, itself, Brzeźce , Czarków , Ćwiklice , Jankowice , Łąka , Piasek , Poręba , Rudołtowice , Studzionka , Studzienice , Wisła...
to the Hungarian magnate Alexis Thurzo by the high sum of 40,000 guilder
Guilder
Guilder is the English translation of the Dutch gulden — from Old Dutch for 'golden'. The guilder originated as a gold coin but has been a common name for a silver or base metal coin for some centuries...
s.
Around 1510 Casimir II was involved in the political intrigues around the succession of the childless Duke of Opole, Jan II the Good, despite the fact that he ordered the death of his brother Nicholas II years before. At first it seemed that the Duke of Cieszyn was the heir presumptive, especially when he was able to obtain in 1517 from Duke Frederick II of Legnica
Frederick II of Legnica
Frederick II of Legnica , also known as the Great of Legnica , was a Duke of Legnica from 1488 , of Brzeg from 1521...
(another of the candidates to the Opole succession), the document confirming the right of inheritance over the property of his Opole cousin. Unfortunately, Casimir II died before Jan II, who decided to leave his domains to George of Hohenzollern
George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
George of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from the House of Hohenzollern.- Early life :...
, Duke of Krnov
Krnov
Krnov is an Upper Silesian city in the northeastern Czech Republic, in the Moravian-Silesian Region, the District of Bruntál, on the Opava River, near the Polish border....
(although perhaps Casimir II, before his own death, transferred all his rights to George: this maybe happen in 1518 after the wedding of Wenceslaus II
Wenceslaus II, Duke of Cieszyn
Wenceslaus II of Cieszyn , was a Duke of Cieszyn since 1518 until his death .He was the second son of Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn, by his wife Johanna, daughter of Wiktoryn of Poděbrady, Duke of Opawa.-Life:...
, Casimir II's second son and heir, with George's sister, Anna).
In 1527 Casimir II, as representant of the Bohemian King, went to Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, where he was a mediator between his nephew Jan Zápolya and Ferdinand of Habsburg
Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor
Ferdinand I was Holy Roman Emperor from 1558 and king of Bohemia and Hungary from 1526 until his death. Before his accession, he ruled the Austrian hereditary lands of the Habsburgs in the name of his elder brother, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.The key events during his reign were the contest...
. However, his efforts were unsuccessful.
Casimir II wasn't only a skillful politician, but also a very good ruler. During his rule Cieszyn have been economically stabilized. Thanks to the privileges given by him, Further development of the towns occurred, after he give to them many privileges. He cared especially about the capital town of Cieszyn
Cieszyn
Cieszyn is a border-town and the seat of Cieszyn County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. It has 36,109 inhabitants . Cieszyn lies on the Olza River, a tributary of the Oder river, opposite Český Těšín....
, and after the great fire in the late 15th century, he founded a town square which persists to date. In 1496 Casimir II established the current market and build a new town hall. By 1527, the Duchy of Cieszyn's value was estimated in he astronomical sum of 670,000 florins, but without overpassed the income of the neighboring Duchy of Opole. The high salary of Casimir II as Starost General (1,200 guilders a year), and the incomes derived from the towns near Kraków allowed him to bought the cities of Mistek and Friedland
Friedland
- Places :Germany:* Friedland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern* Friedland, Brandenburg* Friedland, Lower SaxonyRussia:* Pravdinsk , RussiaCzech:* Frýdlant v Čechách , Czech Republic...
to the Bishop of Olomouc
Olomouc
Olomouc is a city in Moravia, in the east of the Czech Republic. The city is located on the Morava river and is the ecclesiastical metropolis and historical capital city of Moravia. Nowadays, it is an administrative centre of the Olomouc Region and sixth largest city in the Czech Republic...
in 1527.
Casimir II died on 13 December 1528. It is unknown were he was buried, but is assumed that this happened in one of the churches of Cieszyn
Cieszyn
Cieszyn is a border-town and the seat of Cieszyn County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. It has 36,109 inhabitants . Cieszyn lies on the Olza River, a tributary of the Oder river, opposite Český Těšín....
or Opawa
Opawa
Opawa is an inner suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, located 2.5 kilometres south-east of the city centre.The name is a contraction of Opaawaho, which means a place of an outer pā or outpost in Māori. Opaawaho or Ōpāwaho is the Māori name for the Heathcote River....
.
Marriage and issue
By 15 February 1480, Casimir II married with Johanna (ca. 1463 – 24 July 1496), daughter of Wiktoryn of Poděbrady, Duke of OpavaOpava
Opava is a city in the northern Czech Republic on the river Opava, located to the north-west of Ostrava. The historical capital of Czech Silesia, Opava is now in the Moravian-Silesian Region and has a population of 59,843 as of January 1, 2005....
. They had two sons:
- FrederickFrederick of CieszynFrederick of Cieszyn , was a Polish prince member of the House of Piast in the Cieszyn branch.He was the eldest son of Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn, by his wife Johanna, daughter of Wiktoryn of Poděbrady, Duke of Opawa.-Life:...
(1480/83 – June 1507). - Wenceslaus IIWenceslaus II, Duke of CieszynWenceslaus II of Cieszyn , was a Duke of Cieszyn since 1518 until his death .He was the second son of Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn, by his wife Johanna, daughter of Wiktoryn of Poděbrady, Duke of Opawa.-Life:...
(1488/96 – 17 November 1524).
Although Frederick was the oldest son, he was destined to the Church and died in 1507. The second son, Wenceslaus II, who was viewed as his father's successor, also died before his father, in 1524. For this, on his death Casimir II was succeeded by his grandson Wenceslaus III Adam
Wenceslaus III Adam, Duke of Cieszyn
Wenceslaus III Adam of Cieszyn was a Duke of Cieszyn since 1528 until his death.He was the second but only surviving son of Wenceslaus II, co-Duke of Cieszyn, by his wife Anna, daughter of Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach...
, the only surviving son of Wenceslaus II.