# Bolesław II the Horned - High Duke of Poland

URL: https://poland-history.com/rulers/boleslaw-ii-the-horned
Reign: 1241
Born-Died: c. 1220 - 1278
Dynasty: House of Piast
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boles%C5%82aw_II_the_Horned

Eldest son of Henry II who briefly held Kraków after his father's death before losing it to Konrad of Masovia.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Henry II the Pious](https://poland-history.com/rulers/henry-ii-the-pious)
- Succeeded by: [Bolesław V the Chaste](https://poland-history.com/rulers/boleslaw-v-the-chaste)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1241 - [Battle of Chmielnik](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1241-battle-of-chmielnik)
- 1241 - [Battle of Legnica](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1241-battle-of-legnica)
- 1241 - [Bolesław II the Horned begins to rule](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1241-boleslaw-ii-the-horned-begins-to-rule)
- 1241 - [Legend of the Kraków trumpet call](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1241-legend-of-the-krakow-trumpet-call)