Piast dynasty
Medieval Polish royalty
The Piast dynasty was the first ruling dynasty of Poland, governing from the 10th century until 1370.
Named for the legendary founder Piast the Wheelwright, the dynasty unified Polish tribes, established Christianity as the state religion, and created the medieval Polish kingdom.
The Piast dynasty ruled Poland for over four centuries.
- CarolingianFrankish royal dynasty
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- succession lawsRules governing power transfer
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
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