# Mieszko IV Tanglefoot - High Duke of Poland

URL: https://poland-history.com/rulers/mieszko-iv-tanglefoot
Reign: 1210–1211
Born-Died: c. 1130 - 1211
Dynasty: House of Piast
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mieszko_IV_Tanglefoot

Silesian duke who seized Kraków with papal backing and died shortly afterwards.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Władysław III Spindleshanks](https://poland-history.com/rulers/wladyslaw-iii-spindleshanks)
- Succeeded by: [Konrad I of Masovia](https://poland-history.com/rulers/konrad-i-of-masovia)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1210 - [Mieszko IV Tanglefoot takes Kraków](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1210-mieszko-iv-tanglefoot-takes-krakow)