Sieciech

Sieciech ( † 28 June prior to 1113 ) was a Polish magnate and voivode of the Polish duke Władysław I Herman.

Sieciech probably came from the Starza clan, he was the Palatine ( Voivode ) of Duke Władysław I Herman, at least since 1090th In fact Sieciech ruled in the name Władysław in Poland and decided on the occupation of offices in conquered Pomerania. 1092/1093 he moved with Bolesław III. Wrymouth against Bohemia. 1093 he suppressed the opposition against him and imprisoned the Duke Zbigniew son in his castle (probably Sieciechów on the Vistula ) a. 1097 Sieciech was forced to let Zbigniew, was defeated 1098-1100 of opposition to Władysław sons Zbigniew and Bolesław, lost his offices and was banished. After his return, he apparently played no political role. Contrary to previous opinion, Sieciech have represented antipiastische, dezentralistische positions, today the prevailing opinion, that was important to him to strengthen the ducal power. Noteworthy are Sieciechs coinage in his name. He was probably the founder of the Canons Regular monastery in Sieciechów and St. Andrew's Church in Krakow. His son or grandson, Sieciech the Younger, cupbearer at the court of Bolesław pilgrimage, 1122 Saint- Gilles.

  • Noble
  • Pole
  • Born in the 11th century
  • Died in the 12th century
  • Man
June 28 Zbigniew of Poland Cup-bearer Saint-Gilles
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