Boleslaw III Wrymouth

MedievalEmperorPoland1086 — 1138

Divided Poland among his sons, causing fragmentation.

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Quick Facts

Born

1086

Died

1138

Country

Poland

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score43.7

Boleslaw III Wrymouth — Complete Timeline

1109 AD

Battle of NakłoWar◆ Major

Bolesław III defeated the Pomeranian forces at Nakło, securing Polish control over Pomerania. This victory expanded Polish territory and influence in the Baltic region.

PomeraniaMilitary CampaignExpansion

Impact: regionalconstructive

Conflict with Henry V of GermanyWar◆ Major

Bolesław III successfully defended Poland against an invasion by Holy Roman Emperor Henry V at the Battle of Głogów and the Battle of Hundsfeld. The Polish forces repelled the imperial army, preserving Polish independence.

Holy Roman EmpireDefenseIndependence

Impact: nationalconstructive

1121 AD

Conquest of PomeraniaWar◆ Major

Bolesław III completed the conquest of Pomerania, incorporating the region into the Polish state. He forced the Pomeranian duke Wartislaw I to become a vassal, extending Polish authority to the Baltic coast.

PomeraniaConquestBaltic

Impact: regionalconstructive

1138 AD

Testament of Bolesław III WrymouthPolitical Action

Bolesław III issued his testament dividing the Polish realm among his four sons, with the senior prince ruling Kraków. This act established the principle of seniorate and initiated the period of feudal fragmentation in Poland, which lasted nearly two centuries.

Feudal FragmentationSuccessionPoland

Impact: nationaldestructive