Duchy of Poland

Duchy of Poland was a state in Central Europe (Europe) that lasted from c. 960 to 1025 CE, about 65 years. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).

Mieszko I united the Polans and was baptised in 966. His son Boleslaw the Brave was crowned the first king of Poland in 1025.

See Duchy of Poland on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates: c. 960 to 1025 CE
Duration: 65 years
Type: State
Region: Central Europe, Europe
Language family: Slavic
Capital: Gniezno

Became

Kingdom of Poland (Piast) 1025 to 1370 CE

Events in Europe during its time

988 Baptism of the Rus

Neighbours in Europe

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE
Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
Kingdom of Scotland 843 to 1707 CE
Republic of Genoa c. 1005 to 1797 CE
Kingdom of Hungary 1000 to 1526 CE
Kingdom of Norway c. 872 to 1397 CE
Kingdom of Denmark c. 936 to 1397 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
Fatimid Caliphate 909 to 1171 CE, North and West Africa
Northern Song 960 to 1127 CE, East Asia

Questions

When did Duchy of Poland exist?

c. 960 to 1025 CE, about 65 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Duchy of Poland?

Central Europe, in Europe. Its capital was Gniezno.

What language did Duchy of Poland speak?

Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.

What came after Duchy of Poland?

Kingdom of Poland (Piast).