Sulisław of Cracow
Polish knight and nobleman
About Sulisław of Cracow
Lived 1101 – 1241.
Sulisław of Kraków (; 12th century – 9 April 1241 in Legnica, Poland) was a Polish knight, Gryf nobleman, and member of the House of Duninowie. He commanded a Polish army from Lesser Poland, including the Cracovians, at the Battle of Legnica, fighting the Mongol invasion army.
He died in action alongside the Polish Grand Duke Henry II the Pious and the majority of the Polish army.
His older brother Włodzimierz served as voivode of Krakow until he was killed at the Battle of Chmielnik. Sulisław's son, Klemens, succeeded Włodzimierz as voivode of Krakow.
Family Sulisław had 2 children. Klement of Ruszcza (Voivode of Kraków) h. Gryf and Sezem Ziemia z Ruszczy (i Niegardowa > Dobranowic) h. Gryf
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Who was Sulisław of Cracow?
Polish knight and nobleman
When was Sulisław of Cracow born?
Sulisław of Cracow was born in 1101.
When did Sulisław of Cracow die?
Sulisław of Cracow died in 1241.
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