# Siemowit - Duke of the Polans (semi-legendary)

URL: https://poland-history.com/rulers/siemowit
Reign: c. 880–c. 910
Dynasty: House of Piast
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemowit

Son of Piast named by Gallus Anonymus as the first Piast duke; probably a historical person about whom little is known.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Piast the Wheelwright](https://poland-history.com/rulers/piast-the-wheelwright)
- Succeeded by: [Lestek](https://poland-history.com/rulers/lestek)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 880 - [Siemowit expands the Polans' lands](https://poland-history.com/timeline/880-siemowit-expands-the-polans-lands)
- 900 - [Wolin becomes a Baltic trading emporium](https://poland-history.com/timeline/900-wolin-becomes-a-baltic-trading-emporium)