Bolko III of Ziębice
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Bolko III of Münsterberg (ca. 1348 – 13 June 1410) was a Duke of Münsterberg
(Ziębice) since 1358 until his death, and ruler over Gleiwitz
(Gliwice) during 1369–1373.
He was the eldest son of Nicholas the Small
, Duke of Münsterberg, by his wife Agnes, daughter of Herman Cruschina of Lichtenberg.
were placed under the regency of their mother, the Dowager Duchess Agnes. By 1360, Bolko III was able to rule by himself and take the guardianship of his brother, who in fact never participated actively in the government of the Duchy.
Bolko III followed the politics of both his father and grandfather, and sold most parts of his domains. In order to secure his marriage with the daughter of Duke Bolesław of Bytom
, Euphemia, Bolko III was forced to pledge his main city of Münsterberg. However, thanks to this union, Bolko III could take possession over Gleiwitz in 1369; but four years later, in 1373, he sold the district to Konrad II the Gray
, Duke of Oels
(Oleśnica).
In 1379 Bolko III also sold the town of Kanth (Kąty Wrocławskie) to Konrad II the Gray, by the amount of 4,000 fines. Six years later, in 1385, he sold Strehlen
(Strzelin) to Przemyslaus I Noszak, Duke of Cieszyn.
In 1368, after the death of Bolko II the Small without issue, Bolko III claimed his succession as the next male relative. However, without resources to pressed his claims, he finally renounced to all his pretentions on 28 January 1370 for a monetary compensation.
Bolko III was a faithful vassal of Emperor Charles IV
, in whose court he spent some time. His contact with the House of Luxembourg permitted him to held during 1396-1400 the post of Court Judge, under the reign of Charles IV's son, King Wenceslaus IV
.
Bolko III died on 13 June 1410 and was buried in the Cistercian monastery of Heinrichau
(Henryków).
and widow of Duke Wenceslaus of Falkenberg
. They had eight children:
Ziebice
Ziębice is a town in Ząbkowice Śląskie County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district called Gmina Ziębice. Prior to 1945 it was in Germany...
(Ziębice) since 1358 until his death, and ruler over Gleiwitz
Gliwice
Gliwice is a city in Upper Silesia in southern Poland, near Katowice. Gliwice is the west district of the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union – a metropolis with a population of 2 million...
(Gliwice) during 1369–1373.
He was the eldest son of Nicholas the Small
Nicholas the Small
Nicholas the Small was a Duke of Münsterberg since 1341 until his death.He was the eldest child and only son of Duke Bolko II of Münsterberg and his wife Bonne , daughter of Louis of Savoy, Baron of Vaud.-Life:...
, Duke of Münsterberg, by his wife Agnes, daughter of Herman Cruschina of Lichtenberg.
Life
A minor at the time of his father's early death in 1358, Bolko III and his younger brother Henry IHenry I of Ziębice
Henry I of Ziębice , was a Duke of Ziębice since 1358 until his death.He was the second and youngest son of Nicholas the Small, Duke of Ziębice, by his wife Agnes, daughter of Herman Cruschina of Lichtenberg.-Life:...
were placed under the regency of their mother, the Dowager Duchess Agnes. By 1360, Bolko III was able to rule by himself and take the guardianship of his brother, who in fact never participated actively in the government of the Duchy.
Bolko III followed the politics of both his father and grandfather, and sold most parts of his domains. In order to secure his marriage with the daughter of Duke Bolesław of Bytom
Bolesław of Bytom
Bolesław of Bytom , was a Duke of Koźle from 1347 and Duke of Bytom since 1352 until his death.He was the second son of Duke Władysław of Bytom but the eldest by his second wife Ludgarda, daughter of Henry II the Lion, Prince of Mecklenburg and Lord of Stargard.-Life:After the death of his elder...
, Euphemia, Bolko III was forced to pledge his main city of Münsterberg. However, thanks to this union, Bolko III could take possession over Gleiwitz in 1369; but four years later, in 1373, he sold the district to Konrad II the Gray
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....
, Duke of Oels
Olesnica
Oleśnica is a town in the Trzebnickie Hills in southwestern Poland with 36,951 inhabitants . It is situated in Lower Silesian Voivodeship...
(Oleśnica).
In 1379 Bolko III also sold the town of Kanth (Kąty Wrocławskie) to Konrad II the Gray, by the amount of 4,000 fines. Six years later, in 1385, he sold Strehlen
Strzelin
Strzelin is a town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship in south-western Poland. It is located on the Oława river, a tributary of the Oder, about south of the region's capital Wrocław. The town is the seat of Strzelin County and also of the smaller municipality of Strzelin...
(Strzelin) to Przemyslaus I Noszak, Duke of Cieszyn.
In 1368, after the death of Bolko II the Small without issue, Bolko III claimed his succession as the next male relative. However, without resources to pressed his claims, he finally renounced to all his pretentions on 28 January 1370 for a monetary compensation.
Bolko III was a faithful vassal of Emperor Charles IV
Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles IV , born Wenceslaus , was the second king of Bohemia from the House of Luxembourg, and the first king of Bohemia to also become Holy Roman Emperor....
, in whose court he spent some time. His contact with the House of Luxembourg permitted him to held during 1396-1400 the post of Court Judge, under the reign of Charles IV's son, King Wenceslaus IV
Wenceslaus, King of the Romans
Wenceslaus ) was, by election, German King from 1376 and, by inheritance, King of Bohemia from 1378. He was the third Bohemian and second German monarch of the Luxembourg dynasty...
.
Bolko III died on 13 June 1410 and was buried in the Cistercian monastery of Heinrichau
Henryków
Henryków may refer to the following places in Poland:*Henryków, Lower Silesian Voivodeship *Henryków, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship *Henryków, Brzeziny County in Łódź Voivodeship...
(Henryków).
Marriage and issue
In 1369 Bolko III married with Euphemia (b. ca. 1350/52 - d. 26 August 1411), daughter of Duke Bolesław of BytomBolesław of Bytom
Bolesław of Bytom , was a Duke of Koźle from 1347 and Duke of Bytom since 1352 until his death.He was the second son of Duke Władysław of Bytom but the eldest by his second wife Ludgarda, daughter of Henry II the Lion, Prince of Mecklenburg and Lord of Stargard.-Life:After the death of his elder...
and widow of Duke Wenceslaus of Falkenberg
Wenceslaus of Niemodlin
Wenceslaus of Niemodlin was a Duke of Niemodlin since 1365 until his death , and Duke of Gliwice from 1364....
. They had eight children:
- Nicholas (b. ca. 1371 - d. 9 November 1405).
- John (b. ca. 1380 - killed in battle, Altwilmsdorf (Stary Wielisław), 27 August 1428).
- EuphemiaEuphemia of ZiębiceEuphemia of Münsterberg , also known as Euphemia, Countess of Oettingen, was a princess member of the Piast dynasty in the Münsterberg branch, by marriage Countess of Öttingen and sovereign Duchess of Münsterberg during 1435–1443.She was the third child and eldest daughter of Duke Bolko III of...
(b. ca. 1385 - d. 17 November 1447), married in 1397 to Count Frederick III of Oettingen. - Katharina (b. ca. 1390 - d. 23 April 1422), married by 1410 to Duke Przemko I of TroppauOpawaOpawa 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....
(Opawa). - Henry IIHenry II of ZiębiceHenry II of Münsterberg was Duke of Münsterberg since 1410 until his death .He was the third son of Duke Bolko III of Münsterberg by his wife Euphemia, daughter of Duke Bolesław of Bytom.-Life:...
(b. ca. 1396 - d. 11 March 1420). - Agnes (b. ca. 1400? - d. bef. 25 April 1443).
- Hedwig (d. young).
- Elisabeth (d. young).