Duchy of Cieszyn

Duchy of Cieszyn (Polish: ksi?stwo cieszy?skie) was an independent duchy in the area of Cieszyn Silesia.

Related Topics:
Polish - Cieszyn Silesia

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It shared history of Silesia and after the feudal division of Poland in 1138 was ruled by Piast dukes from Silesian line. Since 1343, when Poland acknowledged Bohemian rule over Silesia, it shared history of Bohemian Silesia. Since 1625 it came under Austrian rule (from 1766 a direct one).

Related Topics:
Silesia - Feudal division of Poland - 1138 - Piast - 1343 - Poland - 1625 - Austria - 1766

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See History of Cieszyn and T??ín for more details.

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