Ernest, Duke of Opava
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Ernest of Opava was a member of the Opava branch of the Přemyslid dynasty
. He was Duke of Opava from 1433 to 1461 and Duke of Münsterberg from 1452 to 1456.
of Opava and Catherine, the sister of John, who was the last Piast Duke of Münsterberg. When his father died in 1433, Przemko inherited jointly with his four brothers. Although his father had asked in his will that they rule jointly, the brothers divided their inheritance among themselves in 1434 or 1435.
In 1451, his elder brother William gave him the Duchy of Münsterberg in exchange for his one third share of the Duchy of Opava. This meant William possessed a 2/3 share of Opava.
After William's death in 1452, the Duchy of Münsterberg fell to Ernest, according to the agreement of 1451. Ernest also took up the guardianship of William's children. As their guardian, he sold after 1454 William 2/3 share of the Opava to Duke Bolko V
of Opolo, after 1454. On 8 March 1456, he sold the Duchy of Münsterberg to the provincial administrator and future King of Bohemia, George of Poděbrady
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Bolko V died in 1460 and his heir Nicholas I
sold the 2/3 share of Opava to George of Poděbrady. In 1464, George purchased the remaining third from John II, thereby significantly increasing his political and economic influence in Silesia
.
Ernest died in 1464, unmarried and without issue.
Premyslid dynasty
The Přemyslids , were a Czech royal dynasty which reigned in Bohemia and Moravia , and partly also in Hungary, Silesia, Austria and Poland.-Legendary rulers:...
. He was Duke of Opava from 1433 to 1461 and Duke of Münsterberg from 1452 to 1456.
Life
His parents were Duke Przemko IPrzemko I, Duke of Opava
Przemko I, Duke of Opava was a member of the Opava branch of the Bohemian Přemyslid dynasty. He was Duke of Opava from 1367 until his death and Głubczyce from 1394 until his death.- Life :...
of Opava and Catherine, the sister of John, who was the last Piast Duke of Münsterberg. When his father died in 1433, Przemko inherited jointly with his four brothers. Although his father had asked in his will that they rule jointly, the brothers divided their inheritance among themselves in 1434 or 1435.
In 1451, his elder brother William gave him the Duchy of Münsterberg in exchange for his one third share of the Duchy of Opava. This meant William possessed a 2/3 share of Opava.
After William's death in 1452, the Duchy of Münsterberg fell to Ernest, according to the agreement of 1451. Ernest also took up the guardianship of William's children. As their guardian, he sold after 1454 William 2/3 share of the Opava to Duke Bolko V
Bolko V the Hussite
Bolko V the Hussite was a Duke of Opole between 1422–1424 , ruler over Głogówek and Prudnik since 1424, Duke of Strzelce and Niemodlin from 1450 and ruler over Olesno since 1455....
of Opolo, after 1454. On 8 March 1456, he sold the Duchy of Münsterberg to the provincial administrator and future King of Bohemia, George of Poděbrady
George of Podebrady
George of Kunštát and Poděbrady , also known as Poděbrad or Podiebrad , was King of Bohemia...
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Bolko V died in 1460 and his heir Nicholas I
Nicholas I of Opole
Nicholas I of Opole was a Duke of Opole since 1437 , Duke of Brzeg from 1450, ruler over Kluczbork since 1451 and Duke of Strzelce, Niemodlin and Olesno from 1460....
sold the 2/3 share of Opava to George of Poděbrady. In 1464, George purchased the remaining third from John II, thereby significantly increasing his political and economic influence in 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...
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Ernest died in 1464, unmarried and without issue.