Bernard of Świdnica

Bernard (II) of Świdnica (Polish: Bernard świdnicki) (c. 1291 – 6 May 1326) was a Duke of Jawor-Lwówek-Świdnica-Ziębice between 1301 and 1312 (with his brothers as co-rulers), of Świdnica-Ziębice during 1312–1322 (with his brother as co-ruler), and the sole Duke of Świdnica from 1322 until his death.

Bernard
Duke of Jawor-Lwówek-Świdnica-Ziębice
Coat-of-arms of Świdnica
Bornc. 1291
Died6 May 1326
Noble familySilesian Piasts
Spouse(s)Kunigunde of Poland
IssueBolko II the Small
Constance
Elisabeth
Henry II of Świdnica
FatherBolko I the Strict
MotherBeatrice of Brandenburg

He was the second son of Bolko I the Strict, Duke of Jawor-Lwówek-Świdnica-Ziębice, by his wife Beatrix, daughter of Otto V the Long, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel.

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