Konrad IX the Black

Konrad IX the Black (b. ca. 1415 - d. 14 August 1471), was a Duke of Oleśnica, Koźle, half of Bytom and half of Ścinawa since 1450 (with his brothers as co-rulers), and since 1452 sole ruler over Oleśnica, Koźle and half of Bytom.

He was the eldest son of Konrad V Kantner, Duke of Oleśnica by his wife Margareta.

Life

After his father's death in 1439 Konrad IX and his younger brother Konrad X were excluded from the government by their uncle Konrad VII the White, who reigned until 1450, when was deposed by both Konrad IX and Konrad X, who co-ruled for the next two years, until 1452, when was made the division of the Duchy. Konrad IX obtain Oleśnica, Koźle and half of Bytom .

During the wars of the Czech koruna initially supported the George Podiebradów by submitting it along with his brother paid tribute to Lenny in 1459 in return for confirmation of his father's decline. In view of the army to enter to Silesia Maciej Korwin brothers did him homage lenny.

He died in 1471 According to his will over the earth Górnośląskie brother. Oleśnica rendering the remainder of princess-widow Margaret and their daughter Barbara.