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Henry II the Pious

Grand Duke of Silesia (1192-1241), High Duke of Poland

Henry II the Pious has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1191 in Kraków, Poland.

Born

in 1191

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: April 16, 1241

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

Birthplace
Kraków, Poland
Professions
politician

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1191 (w.genealogy.euweb.cz) or in 1192 (No external source identified) or in 1196 (w.genealogy.euweb.cz).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1192

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

    No external source identified

    in 1196

    Precision: year · Rank: normal

    Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

    More about Henry II the Pious

    Family

    Child
    Mieszko, Duke of Lubusz
    Child
    Konrad I, Duke of Głogów
    Child
    Bolesław II Rogatka
    Mother
    Hedwig of Silesia
    Father
    Henry I the Bearded
    Spouse
    Anne of Bohemia, Duchess of Silesia
    Child
    Henry III the White
    Child
    Ladislaus of Salzburg

    All birth date sources

    A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Henry II the Pious born?

    Henry II the Pious was born in Kraków, Poland.

    When did Henry II the Pious die?

    Henry II the Pious died on April 16, 1241.