Władysław II the Exile, High Duke of Poland and Duke of Silesia (born 1105)

Władysław II the Exile

High Duke of Poland

Władysław II the Exile was the high duke of Poland and duke of Silesia from 1138 until his expulsion in 1146. He is the progenitor of the Silesian Piasts.

List of Polish monarchs

Poland was ruled at various times either by dukes and princes or by kings. During the latter period, a tradition of free election of monarchs made it a uniquely electable position in Europe.

Duchy of Silesia

Medieval duchy in Poland

The Duchy of Silesia with its capital at Wrocław was a medieval provincial duchy of Poland located in the region of Silesia.