Stephen of Greater Poland
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Stephen of Greater Poland (Polish: Stefan Mieszkowic; c. 1150 – 18 October 1166/77?), was a Polish prince member of the House of Piast.
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Prince of Poland | |
Born | 1150 |
Died | 18 October 1177 (aged 27) |
Noble family | Piast dynasty |
Father | Mieszko III the Old |
Mother | Elisabeth of Hungary |
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He was the second son of Mieszko III the Old, Duke of Greater Poland and since 1173 High Duke of Poland, by his first wife Elisabeth, daughter of King Béla II of Hungary. His name was probably given by his mother.