A distich about Mieszko III the Old. A contribution to the erudition of Master Vincentius Kadłubek (IV, 22,5) Cover Image

Dwuwiersz o Mieszku III Starym. Przyczynek do erudycji Mistrza Wincentego Kadłubka (IV, 22,5)
A distich about Mieszko III the Old. A contribution to the erudition of Master Vincentius Kadłubek (IV, 22,5)

Author(s): Rafał Rutkowski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Local History / Microhistory, Middle Ages
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Vincentius Kadłubek; genorbada; Mieszko III the Old; medieval proverbs; Huguccio Pisanus;

Summary/Abstract: In the article, I undertake an analysis of a distich by Master Vincentius Kadłubek about Prince Mieszko the Old seeking supporters against Leszek the White. First, I reflect on its literal meaning, and then attempt to answer the question from where the chronicler could have borrow it. Finally, I examine how Prince Mieszko was portrayed in the fourth book of the Chronicle.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 57
  • Page Range: 31-45
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish