Duke of Silesia

Between 1327 and 1329 most dukes accepted the overlordship of Bohemian king John of Bohemia, who acquired the right of succession for all of these duchies.

In the coming centuries all branches of the Silesian Piasts died out, and with the death of George William, Duke of Liegnitz the dynasty ceased to exist.

In 1248 Lower Silesia was divided when Bolesław II had to cede the Duchy of Wrocław to his younger brother Henry III.

Below follows a simplified table of Silesia's partitions: A quick reminder avoiding confusion:

Below follows a simplified table of Silesia's partitions: Established in 1290 by High Duke Henry IV Probus, held by the Bishops of Wrocław Major part annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia after the First Silesian War in 1742.