Bolesław IV of Warsaw

Bolesław IV of Warsaw (Polish: Bolesław IV warszawski; c.1421 – 10 September 1454), was a Polish prince and member of the House of Piast in the Masovian branch. He was Duke of Warsaw during 1429–1454 (under regency until 1436) and sovereign Duke of Podlachia in 1440–1444.

Bolesław IV
Bolesław IV of Warsaw, 15th century
Duke of Warsaw
Reign8 December 1429 – 10 September 1454
PredecessorJanusz I
SuccessorBolesław V of Warsaw
RegentAnna Feodorovna of Ratnie
Sovereign Duke of Podlachia
Reign1440–1444
Bornc. 1421
Died(1454-09-10)10 September 1454
Opinogóra Górna
Burial
St. John's Archcathedral, Warsaw
SpouseBarbara Aleksandrówna
IssueBolesław
Janusz
Konrad III Rudy
Bolesław
Casimir III of Płock
Janusz
Anna
Sophia
Bolesław V of Warsaw
Janusz II of Płock
HousePiast dynasty
FatherBolesław Januszowic
MotherAnna Feodorovna of Ratnie

He was the second son of Bolesław Januszowic (in turn second son of Janusz I of Warsaw) and Anna Feodorovna of Ratnie, a daughter of Fedor Olgierdowicz who ruled part of Volhynia.

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