Bolko II the Small the Duke of Świdnica and Jawor and the Order of Cisterians

The article is devoted to the relations of the Duke of Świdnica and Jawor, Bolko II the Small, ruling from 1326 to 1368 with the Cisterians. Basing on source analysis, the author has described the Prince’s bestowals as well as acceptances of various transactions made by the Cisterians of Krzeszów, the village under his rule. Additionally, the relations between the Prince and the monasteries in Lubiąż and Kamieniec Ząbkowicki, possessing land within the Duchy of Świdnica and Jawor, have also been presented. A conclusion may be drawn from this analysis, that Bolko II was taking care of the monastery as it was the burial site for his ancestors’. The other abbeys had been less of interest to him. What is also visible is that the Prince was reluctant to new transfers of land, he was more willing to accept the monks’ transactions.

Key words: Cisterians, Bolko II the Small, Duchy of Świdnica and Jawor, Silesia

The article is devoted to the relations of the Duke of Świdnica and Jawor, Bolko II the Small, ruling from 1326 to 1368 with the Cisterians. Basing on source analysis, the author has described the Prince’s bestowals as well as acceptances of various transactions made by the Cisterians of Krzeszów, the village under his rule. Additionally, the relations between the Prince and the monasteries in Lubiąż and Kamieniec Ząbkowicki, possessing land within the Duchy of Świdnica and Jawor, have also been presented. A conclusion may be drawn from this analysis, that Bolko II was taking care of the monastery as it was the burial site for his ancestors’. The other abbeys had been less of interest to him. What is also visible is that the Prince was reluctant to new transfers of land, he was more willing to accept the monks’ transactions.