Once again, regarding the assassination attempt on Bolesław the Brave (Chrobry) in 1002
Once again, regarding the assassination attempt on Bolesław the Brave (Chrobry) in 1002

Summary/Abstract: The article addresses the issue of the assassination attempt on Bolesław the Brave. It took place during the court congress in Merseburg in July 1002. Among those suspected of planning the attempt, the German king Henry II was usually considered. The involvement of Herman, son of Ekkehard I, or Ezyk (Esiko), Count of Merseburg, was also considered. However, they were not the only ones who could be suspected of wanting to eliminate Bolesław the Brave. This group should probably also include the Polish ruler's brother-in-law, Gunzelin - the brother of Ekkehard I and son of the former Count of Merseburg, Günther. Gunzelin's potential involvement in the assassination can be explained by his desire to break the unfavourable agreements concluded with the Polish duke before the Congress of Merseburg. Fulfilling these agreements threatened Gunzelin with the loss of all the benefits he had received from Henry II.

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