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Boleslav III

prince of Bohemia
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Also known as: Boleslav Ryšavý, Boleslav Slepý, Boleslav the Blind, Boleslav the Red
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Byname:
Boleslav the Red or Boleslav the Blind
Czech:
Boleslav Ryšavý, or Boleslav Slepý
Died:
1037
Also Known As:
Boleslav the Red
Boleslav Ryšavý
Boleslav the Blind
Boleslav Slepý
House / Dynasty:
house of Přemysl
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Boleslav III (died 1037) was the prince of Bohemia from 999 to 1002 and again in 1003. He was the eldest son and successor of Boleslav II. His incompetence bred troubles in Bohemia, and he was forced to flee in 1002 first to Germany and then to Poland. He made a brief return in 1003 with Polish help, murdered his enemies, and was again expelled. Falling into the hands of Bolesław I of Poland, he was blinded and kept in prison until his death.

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