Henry V, Duke of Legnica

Henry V "the Fat"
Duke of Jawor, Legnica, Wrocław
Henry V's seal, dated to 1289
Bornc. 1248
Died22 February 1296 (aged 47–48)
BuriedPoor Clares monastery in Wrocław
Noble familySilesian Piasts
Spouse(s)Elisabeth of Greater Poland
IssueHedwig
Euphemia
Anna
Elisabeth
Bolesław III the Generous
Helena
Henry VI the Good
Władysław
FatherBolesław II the Horned
MotherHedwig of Anhalt

Henry V (Polish: Henryk, German: Heinrich; c. 1248 – 22 February 1296), called the Fat (Polish: Brzuchaty, German: der Dicke) was a Duke of Jawor from 1273, of Legnica from 1278, and Duke of Wrocław from 1290.

He was the eldest son of Bolesław II the Bald, Duke of Legnica[1] and Hedwig, daughter of Henry I, Count of Anhalt.

  1. ^ Górecki 2007, p. 210.