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2 unusual facts about Duchy of Greater Poland


Duchy of Greater Poland

In 1217 the conflict again erupted, when Władysław Spindleshanks reconciled with Leszek and Henry and received free rein to expel Władysław Odonic, who fled to the court of Duke Swietopelk II of Pomerelia.

His succession was claimed by his Kuyavian cousin Władysław I the Elbow-high, who had to deal with his rivaling Silesian relative Duke Henry III of Głogów, while the Brandenburgers finally conquered the strategically important fortress of Santok on the Warta River.



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