Henry V, Duke of Legnica
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Henry V (Polish: Henryk, German: Heinrich; c. 1248 – 22 February 1296), called the Fat (Polish: Brzuchaty, German: der Dicke) was a Duke of Jawor from 1273, of Legnica from 1278, and Duke of Wrocław from 1290.
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Henry V "the Fat" | |
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Duke of Jawor, Legnica, Wrocław | |
Henry V's seal, dated to 1289 | |
Born | c. 1248 |
Died | 22 February 1296 (aged 47–48) |
Buried | Poor Clares monastery in Wrocław |
Noble family | Silesian Piasts |
Spouse(s) | Elisabeth of Greater Poland |
Issue | Hedwig Euphemia Anna Elisabeth Bolesław III the Generous Helena Henry VI the Good Władysław |
Father | Bolesław II the Horned |
Mother | Hedwig of Anhalt |
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He was the eldest son of Bolesław II the Bald, Duke of Legnica[1] and Hedwig, daughter of Henry I, Count of Anhalt.