Przemysław of Racibórz
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Przemysław of Racibórz (ca. 12 June 1268 – 7 May 1306) was a Duke of Racibórz
since 1282 until his death (until 1290 with his brother as co-ruler).
He was the fourth son of Władysław, Duke of Opole
-Racibórz
, by his wife Euphemia
, daughter of Władysław Odonic, Duke of Greater Poland
.
, Cieszyn
and Oświęcim
. In 1285, Przemysław, together with the brothers (except Bolko I
) supported the Bishop Thomas II Zaremba in his fight against Henry IV Probus, Duke of Wrocław, and even the Bishop foud refuge in Racibórz. In 1287 Henry IV made a retaliatory expedition against Racibórz, who was sieged and almost destroyed.
In 1290 was made the formal division of the Duchy of Racibórz. Przemysław retain the main city of Racibórz and Mieszko I obtain Cieszyn and Oświęcim. A year later, the Duke of Racibórz, together with his brothers Mieszko I and Bolko I paid homage to the King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia (the other brother, Casimir
was a vassal of Bohemia since 1289). It's unknown if Przemysław was also considered to be a vassal, but this is very likely.
In the internal politics, Przemysław made two importants events in his lands: in 1299 he granted urban privileges to the city of Racibórz and founded a Dominican
monastery there.
Przemysław died on 7 May 1306 and was buried in the monastery of St. Jakob in Racibórz.
(b. 1270 - d. aft. 13 July 1324), daughter of Duke Konrad II of Masovia
. They had at least three children:
Is also believed that Constance
, who ruled in Wodzisław Śląski until her death in 1351 was also her daughter.
Leszek, as the only son, inherited the whole Duchy, except Wodzisław Śląski, who was given to his wife Anna as her Oprawa wdowia.
Racibórz
Racibórz is a town in southern Poland with 60,218 inhabitants situated in the Silesian Voivodeship , previously in Katowice Voivodeship...
since 1282 until his death (until 1290 with his brother as co-ruler).
He was the fourth son of Władysław, Duke 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...
-Racibórz
Racibórz
Racibórz is a town in southern Poland with 60,218 inhabitants situated in the Silesian Voivodeship , previously in Katowice Voivodeship...
, by his wife Euphemia
Euphemia of Greater Poland
Euphemia of Greater Poland , was a Polish princess member of the House of Piast from the Greater Poland branch and by marriage was Duchess of Kalisz, Wieluń and Opole-Racibórz....
, daughter of Władysław Odonic, Duke of Greater Poland
Greater Poland
Greater Poland or Great Poland, often known by its Polish name Wielkopolska is a historical region of west-central Poland. Its chief city is Poznań.The boundaries of Greater Poland have varied somewhat throughout history...
.
Life
After his father's death in 1282, Przemysław and his brother Mieszko I received the districts of RacibórzRacibórz
Racibórz is a town in southern Poland with 60,218 inhabitants situated in the Silesian Voivodeship , previously in Katowice Voivodeship...
, 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 Oświęcim
Oswiecim
Oświęcim is a town in the Lesser Poland province of southern Poland, situated west of Kraków, near the confluence of the rivers Vistula and Soła.- History :...
. In 1285, Przemysław, together with the brothers (except Bolko I
Bolko I of Opole
Bolko I of Opole , was a Duke of Opole from 1282 , Niemodlin and Strzelce Opolskie until his death.He was the third son of Władysław, Duke of Opole-Racibórz, by his wife Euphemia, daughter of Władysław Odonic, Duke of Greater Poland.-Life:Around 1277 Bolko I was named co-ruler of the Duchy of...
) supported the Bishop Thomas II Zaremba in his fight against Henry IV Probus, Duke of Wrocław, and even the Bishop foud refuge in Racibórz. In 1287 Henry IV made a retaliatory expedition against Racibórz, who was sieged and almost destroyed.
In 1290 was made the formal division of the Duchy of Racibórz. Przemysław retain the main city of Racibórz and Mieszko I obtain Cieszyn and Oświęcim. A year later, the Duke of Racibórz, together with his brothers Mieszko I and Bolko I paid homage to the King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia (the other brother, Casimir
Casimir of Bytom
Casimir of Bytom was a Duke of Opole during 1282–1284 and Duke of Bytom from 1284 until his death....
was a vassal of Bohemia since 1289). It's unknown if Przemysław was also considered to be a vassal, but this is very likely.
In the internal politics, Przemysław made two importants events in his lands: in 1299 he granted urban privileges to the city of Racibórz and founded a Dominican
Dominican Order
The Order of Preachers , after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III on 22 December 1216 in France...
monastery there.
Przemysław died on 7 May 1306 and was buried in the monastery of St. Jakob in Racibórz.
Marriage and issue
By 1291, Przemysław married with AnnaAnna of Masovia (b.1270)
Anna of Masovia was a Princess of Masovia and was a member of the House of Piast.She was the daughter and only child of Konrad II of Masovia and Hedwig, daughter of Bolesław II the Bald. Between 1289 and 1290 Anna married Przemysław of Racibórz. Anna was Duchess of Racibórz along with her unnamed...
(b. 1270 - d. aft. 13 July 1324), daughter of Duke Konrad II of Masovia
Konrad II of Masovia
Konrad II of Masovia was the eldest son of Siemowit I of Masovia and his wife Perejesława, daughter of Daniel of Galicia....
. They had at least three children:
- LeszekLeszek of RacibórzLeszek of Racibórz was a Duke of Racibórz since 1306 and Duke of Koźle from 1334 until his death.He was the eldest child and only son of Duke Przemysław of Racibórz by his wife Anna, daughter of Duke Konrad II of Masovia.-Life:...
(b. ca. 1292 - d. 1336). - AnnaAnna of RacibórzAnna of Racibórz , was a Polish princess member of the House of Piast in the Racibórz branch and by marriage Duchess of Opawa and Racibórz.She was the second child but eldest daughter of Duke Przemysław of Racibórz by his wife Anna, daughter of Duke Konrad II of Masovia.-Life:In 1318 Anna married...
(b. 1292/98 - d. 1 January/21 August 1340), married in 1318 with Duke Nicholas II of Opawa. - EuphemiaEuphemia of RacibórzEuphemia of Racibórz was a Polish princess member of the House of Piast in the Racibórz branch and Dominican Prioress in Racibórz....
(b. 1299/1301 - d. 17 January 1359).
Is also believed that Constance
Constance, Duchess of Wodzisław
Constance was a Polish princess member of the House of Piast and sovereign Duchess of Wodzisław Śląski from 1324 until her death....
, who ruled in Wodzisław Śląski until her death in 1351 was also her daughter.
Leszek, as the only son, inherited the whole Duchy, except Wodzisław Śląski, who was given to his wife Anna as her Oprawa wdowia.