Lestko


 
 

Lestko (also Lestek, Leszek) is the second legendary duke of Poland, and son of Siemowit, born probably 930/940 Though proof of his actual existence is unclear, he had to have been a major figure in his time, due to the fact that before Poland existed as a state, the tribes that lived on its lands where referred to as "Lestkowici", which would suggest Lestko's influence over this area.

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Siemowit: Siemowit (also Ziemowit) was, according to the chronicles of Gallus Anonymus, the son of Piast and Rzepicha. He is considered one of the four legendary Piast princes. He became the Duke of the Polan tribe in the IX century after his peasant father placed him on the throne after removing the legenda...

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