Bernard of Świdnica
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Bernard (II) of Świdnica (Polish: Bernard świdnicki) (c. 1291 – 6 May 1326) was a Duke of Jawor-Lwówek-Świdnica-Ziębice between 1301 and 1312 (with his brothers as co-rulers), of Świdnica-Ziębice during 1312–1322 (with his brother as co-ruler), and the sole Duke of Świdnica from 1322 until his death.
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Duke of Jawor-Lwówek-Świdnica-Ziębice | |
Born | c. 1291 |
Died | 6 May 1326 |
Noble family | Silesian Piasts |
Spouse(s) | Kunigunde of Poland |
Issue | Bolko II the Small Constance Elisabeth Henry II of Świdnica |
Father | Bolko I the Strict |
Mother | Beatrice of Brandenburg |
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He was the second son of Bolko I the Strict, Duke of Jawor-Lwówek-Świdnica-Ziębice, by his wife Beatrix, daughter of Otto V the Long, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel.