A testament that divided Poland for two centuries

Prince Bolesław III (Wrymouth) at the end of his rule wished to avoid fratricidal fights for power at all costs. Thus he established the succession law with the senioriate system. Unfortunately, history mocked his good intentions. by Piotr Bejrowski   Bolesław III (1086–1138) was a ruler who deferred to the policy pursued by his illustrious…