Nicholas III, Duke of Opava
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Nicholas III of Opava was Duke of Opava from 1367 to 1377 and Duke of Głubczyce
from 1377 until his death.
. His parents were Duke Nicholas II
of Opava and his third wife, Judith (born: before 1346; died: after October 1378), daughter of Duke Bolesław the Elder
of Niemodlin
.
After their father's death in 1365, Nicholas III and his three brothers initially ruled their inheritance jointly. In 1367, however, the inheritance was divided: the oldest brother, John I
, received the Duchy of Racibórz
, while the three younger brothers, Nicholas III, Wenceslaus I
and Přemek I continued to jointly rule the Duchy of Opava. In 1377, Opava was split, with Nicholas III and Wenceslaus I jointly ruling the newly split off Duchy of Głubczyce
and Přemek I ruling what remained of the Duchy of Opava.
As Nicholas III was continually in financial difficulties, he had to mortgage the districts of Głubczyce, Zlate Hory
, Hlučín
and Krzanowice
to his uncle Conrad II
of Oels
.
Nicholas III died unmarried and childless and in1394. His youngest brother Přemysl I continued to rule the Duchy of Głubczyce. He succeeded in redeeming the district of Głubczyce.
Duchy of Głubczyce
Duchy of Głubczyce Duchy of Głubczyce Duchy of Głubczyce ( was one of the duchies of Silesia. Its capital was Głubczyce in Upper Silesia.The town was historically mentioned for the first time in 1107. At the time, it was a small Moravian village, named Glubcici, and was dominated by a large wooden...
from 1377 until his death.
Life
Nicholas II of Opava was a member of the Opava branch of the Přemyslid dynastyPremyslid 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:...
. His parents were Duke Nicholas II
Nicholas II, Duke of Opava
Nicholas II of Opava was Duke of Opava from 1318 to 1365 and Duke of Ratibór from 1337 to 1365 and Burgrave of Kladsko from 1350 to 1365 and also chamberlain of the Kingdom of Bohemia.- Life :Nicholas II of Opava was a member of the Opava branch of the Bohemian noble Přemyslovci family...
of Opava and his third wife, Judith (born: before 1346; died: after October 1378), daughter of Duke Bolesław the Elder
Bolesław the Elder
Bolesław the Elder , was a Duke of Wieluń during 1313-1326, Duke of Niemodlin from 1313 and ruler over Prudnik since 1336 until his death.He was the eldest son of Duke Bolko I of Opole by his wife Agnes, probably daughter of Margrave Otto III of Brandenburg...
of Niemodlin
Niemodlin
Niemodlin is a town in Opole County, Opole Voivodeship, Poland, with 6,911 inhabitants .It was first mentioned as Nemodlin in a 1224 deed and received town privileges in 1283. Originally a part of the Duchy of Opole, after the death of Duke Bolko I Niemodlin became the capital of a duchy in his...
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After their father's death in 1365, Nicholas III and his three brothers initially ruled their inheritance jointly. In 1367, however, the inheritance was divided: the oldest brother, John I
John I, Duke of Opava-Ratibor
John I of Opava-Ratibor was the founder the Troppau branch of the Bohemian Přemyslid dynasty, which lasted until 1521. In 1365, he became the sole heir of the Duchy of Racibórz. From 1367 to 1377 he ruled the Duchy of Opava...
, received the Duchy of Racibórz
Duchy of Racibórz
Duchy of Racibórz was one of the duchies of Silesia. Its capital was Racibórz in Upper Silesia.-History:After Bolesław I the Tall and his younger brother Mieszko I Tanglefoot backed by Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa had retained their Silesian heritage in 1163, the Duchy of Racibórz was formed in...
, while the three younger brothers, Nicholas III, Wenceslaus I
Wenceslaus I, Duke of Opava
Wenceslaus I of Opava was a member of the Opava brnach of the Přemyslid dynasty. He was Duke of Opava from 1367 until his death.- Life :His parents were Duke Nicholas II of Opava and his third wife, Judith , daughter of Duke Bolesław the Elder of Niemodlin .After their father's death in 1365...
and Přemek I continued to jointly rule the Duchy of Opava. In 1377, Opava was split, with Nicholas III and Wenceslaus I jointly ruling the newly split off Duchy of Głubczyce
Duchy of Głubczyce
Duchy of Głubczyce Duchy of Głubczyce Duchy of Głubczyce ( was one of the duchies of Silesia. Its capital was Głubczyce in Upper Silesia.The town was historically mentioned for the first time in 1107. At the time, it was a small Moravian village, named Glubcici, and was dominated by a large wooden...
and Přemek I ruling what remained of the Duchy of Opava.
As Nicholas III was continually in financial difficulties, he had to mortgage the districts of Głubczyce, Zlate Hory
Zlaté Hory
Zlaté Hory is a town in the Jeseník District, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic, on the border with Poland. It has a population of 4,447 . The town was founded in 1224.Administrative parts: Rejvíz, Horní a Dolní Údolí and Ondřejovice...
, Hlučín
Hlucín
Hlučín is a town in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It is the center of the Hlučín Region. The population was 14,500 as of 2004....
and Krzanowice
Krzanowice
----Krzanowice is a town in Raciborz County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, with 2,206 inhabitants . It lies just a few kilometers from the border with the Czech Republic.- People :* Vincenz Kollar* Max Schirschin* Johannes Slawik...
to his uncle Conrad II
Konrad II the Gray
Konrad II the Gray was a Duke of Oleśnica, Koźle and half of Bytom since 1366 and Duke of half of Ścinawa since 1397 until his death....
of Oels
Duchy of Oels
The Duchy of Oels or Duchy of Oleśnica was one of the duchies of Silesia, with the capital in Oleśnica, Poland.Initially part of the Piast Duchy of Wrocław, the Oleśnica area became part of the Duchy of Głogów in 1294, following an armed conflict between Duke Henry III and Henry V the Fat, Duke of...
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Nicholas III died unmarried and childless and in1394. His youngest brother Přemysl I continued to rule the Duchy of Głubczyce. He succeeded in redeeming the district of Głubczyce.