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Struggle for Šwidnica-Jawor duchy under the reign of the Luxembourg dynasty
Zelenka, Jaroslav ; Vorel, Petr (referee) ; Bobková, Lenka (advisor)
Shire of successors of Boleslav I. of Svídnice (Schweidni tz, Swidnica) represents an anomaly in the history of Silesia. Dukes of this branch of Silesian house of Piasts were thoroughly refusing to became vassals of czech king by profi ting of their rel a tionship wi th Wi ttelsbachs, Habsbourgs, Anj ous, as well as wi th polish king Casimir III of Poland. Bolek II of Svidnice was the most powerfull adversary of Luxembourgs. Even by using a military force, John of Luxembourg couldn't break his opposition. Situation had radically changed by the Treaty of Namyslov (Namslau, Namyslów) between Charles IV and Casimir III of Poland in 1348. By this treaty, polish king officially renounced to support his nephew. Charles IV was aware of quali ties of Bolek II and he didn't want to loose him by blessing his ego. So he didn't choose the way of violence, but he gave him a lot of privileges to "buy" his support. Czech king offered to Bolek II the alliance that he couldn't refuse. By this alliance he allowed Bolek to fulfill his power ambi tions what should have never been done, if he had remained adversary of Luxembourg's. Bolek I I of Svidnice was capable to profit from this extraordinary favor until his death. He succeeded to j oin to his shire numerous territories and assure some important economic privileges for...
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