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George William, Duke of Liegnitz

Duke of Legnica; last duke from the House of Piast

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Also known as Georg Wilhelm von Liegnitz-Brieg-Wohlau, George William

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Born: September 29, 1660
Died: November 21, 1675

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George William was the last Silesian duke of Legnica (Liegnitz) and Brzeg (Brieg) from 1672 until his death. He was the last male member of the Silesian Piast dynasty descending from Władysław II the Exile (1105–1159), as well as the last legitimate male member of the entire House of Piast.

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