He was the fourth and youngest son of Duke Wenceslaus I of Zator by his wife Maria, daughter of Urban Kopczowski, a noblemen from the Duchy of Siewierz.

After his father's death in 1468, Władysław and his brother Jan V were likely minors, so their older brothers Casimir II and Wenceslaus II assumed the government over the Duchy.

Władysław and Jan V ruled jointly until 1482, when was made the division of their domains.

Władysław received a monetary compensation and the town of Wadowice.

Before 1488, Władysław married with certain Anna, daughter of Urban Kopczowski (d. aft.