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Wenceslaus I of Legnica
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Wenceslaus I, Duke of Legnica (Polish: Wacław I legnicki) (ca. 1318 – 2 June 1364) was a Duke of Namysłów from 1338 and of Legnica-Brieg from 1342 until his death, but with further divisions with his brother Louis I. He was the eldest son of Bolesław III the Generous, Duke of Legnica-Brieg by his first wife, Margaret of Bohemia. He was named after his maternal grandfather, King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia.
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Wenceslaus I | |
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Duke of Legnica | |
![]() Wenceslaus I of Legnica with his wife Anna of Cieszyn | |
Born | ca. 1318 |
Died | 2 June 1364 |
Noble family | Silesian Piasts |
Spouse(s) | Anna of Cieszyn |
Issue | Rupert I of Legnica Wenceslaus II Bolesław IV of Legnica Hedwig of Legnica Henry VIII of Legnica |
Father | Bolesław III the Generous |
Mother | Margaret of Bohemia |
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