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'''Bezprym''' (b. ca. 986 - d. 1032), was a [[Duke of Poland]] during 1031-1032. |
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'''Bezprym''' (986-1032), the firstborn son of [[King of Poland]], [[Boleslaus I of Poland|Bolesław I Chrobry or Brave]] and his second wife Judith, daughter of [[Geza of Hungary]]. He was the first-born son, but was deprived of the throne of [[Poland]]. Around 1003 Boleslaus sent Bezprym to Italy, where he became a monk in one of [[Saint Romuald]]'s hermitages. In 1031, in alliance with [[Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor|Conrad II]], [[Holy Roman Emperor]] and [[Kievan Rus'|Rus]] Grand Prince [[Yaroslav I the Wise]], with Rus and German support he gained the throne. Mieszko II escaped to [[Bohemia]] and Bezprym then sent the [[Polish Crown Jewels|Polish regalia]] to the emperor. His reign was short-lived, as Bezprym was murdered in 1032 and Mieszko II returned to the throne of Poland. It is speculated that Bezprym might have begun a movement known as [[pagan]] reaction, but only a few historians support this theory. |
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He was the firstborn son of [[Bolesław I Chrobry|Bolesław I the Brave]], [[King of Poland]] by his second wife [[Judith of Hungary|Judith]], daughter of [[Geza of Hungary]]. Around 1001 he was sent to [[Italy]], where he became a monk in one of [[Saint Romuald]]'s hermitages in [[Ravenna]]. |
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In 1031, Bezprym obtain the government of Poland after the attack of the German and Kievan forces over the country. His reign was short-lived and, according to some sources, extremely cruel. He was murdered in 1032 and Mieszko II returned to the throne of Poland. It's speculated that Bezprym might have begun a movement known as [[Pagan reaction in Poland|Pagan Reaction]], but only a few historians support this theory. |
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==Life== |
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===Origin of his name=== |
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In old sources Bezprym appears as: ''Besprim'' (Chronicles of [[Thietmar of Merseburg]]) ''Besfrim'' ([[Annalista Saxo]]), ''Bezbriem'' (Chronicles of Hildesheim and Altaic Chronicles). Name is among the Polish elites had not occurred, is known as the source of Czech, which appears in the forms: ''Bezprim'', ''Bezprem'', ''Bezperem''. According to one of the hypotheses his name was of Slavic origin, which probably sounded the original form of Bezprzem or Bezprzym.<ref>Hypothesis of [[Jack Hertel]] (''Imiennictwo dynastii piastowskiej we wczesnym średniowieczu'', PWN, Warsaw 1980, pp. 106-109).</ref> Due to the adopted in the tradition of historiography and the impossibility of determining with certainty the correct version of the name, is still used the Bezprym form, although it ''probably requires modifications''.<ref>K. Jasiński, ''Rodowód pierwszych Piastów'', p. 106.</ref> |
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In the older historiography frequently associated the figures of Bolesław I two sons, [[Otto Bolesławowic|Otto]] and Bezprym, or even attributed to Bezprym the middle name of Otto. [[Marian Gumowski]] also suggested on the basis of numismatic researches that this "combined" prince could govern [[Bohemia]] in 1003. These theories are based on the chronicle of [[Wipo of Burgundy]], who described only one brother of Mieszko II, Otto. Modern historians assume, however, that in fact Bezprym really exist, and the author made a mistake by identifying with each other, these two princes. |
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===Early Years=== |
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It is possible that while he was in Hungary he was appointed head of Veszprém and Zala county. In this case the name "Veszprém" originated from his name. Nevertheless, this hypothesis proposed by a Hungarian researcher did not find acceptance among Polish historians. |
It is possible that while he was in Hungary he was appointed head of Veszprém and Zala county. In this case the name "Veszprém" originated from his name. Nevertheless, this hypothesis proposed by a Hungarian researcher did not find acceptance among Polish historians. |
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* [[History of Poland (966-1385)]] |
* [[History of Poland (966-1385)]] |
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Bezprym (b. ca. 986 - d. 1032), was a Duke of Poland during 1031-1032.
He was the firstborn son of Bolesław I the Brave, King of Poland by his second wife Judith, daughter of Geza of Hungary. Around 1001 he was sent to Italy, where he became a monk in one of Saint Romuald's hermitages in Ravenna.
In 1031, Bezprym obtain the government of Poland after the attack of the German and Kievan forces over the country. His reign was short-lived and, according to some sources, extremely cruel. He was murdered in 1032 and Mieszko II returned to the throne of Poland. It's speculated that Bezprym might have begun a movement known as Pagan Reaction, but only a few historians support this theory.
Life
Origin of his name
In old sources Bezprym appears as: Besprim (Chronicles of Thietmar of Merseburg) Besfrim (Annalista Saxo), Bezbriem (Chronicles of Hildesheim and Altaic Chronicles). Name is among the Polish elites had not occurred, is known as the source of Czech, which appears in the forms: Bezprim, Bezprem, Bezperem. According to one of the hypotheses his name was of Slavic origin, which probably sounded the original form of Bezprzem or Bezprzym.[1] Due to the adopted in the tradition of historiography and the impossibility of determining with certainty the correct version of the name, is still used the Bezprym form, although it probably requires modifications.[2]
In the older historiography frequently associated the figures of Bolesław I two sons, Otto and Bezprym, or even attributed to Bezprym the middle name of Otto. Marian Gumowski also suggested on the basis of numismatic researches that this "combined" prince could govern Bohemia in 1003. These theories are based on the chronicle of Wipo of Burgundy, who described only one brother of Mieszko II, Otto. Modern historians assume, however, that in fact Bezprym really exist, and the author made a mistake by identifying with each other, these two princes.
Early Years
It is possible that while he was in Hungary he was appointed head of Veszprém and Zala county. In this case the name "Veszprém" originated from his name. Nevertheless, this hypothesis proposed by a Hungarian researcher did not find acceptance among Polish historians.
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See also
References
- ^ Hypothesis of Jack Hertel (Imiennictwo dynastii piastowskiej we wczesnym średniowieczu, PWN, Warsaw 1980, pp. 106-109).
- ^ K. Jasiński, Rodowód pierwszych Piastów, p. 106.