Duchy of Wieluń
Duchy of Wieluń was a district principality and a fiefdom within the Kingdom of Poland. It was formed in 1370 from part of the Kingdom of Poland, and existed until 1391 when it was incorporated back into it. The country was located in Wieluń Land with Wieluń as its capital. Its only ruler was Vladislaus II of Opole of Silesian Piast dynasty.
Duchy of Wieluń Księstwo wieluńskie (Polish) Ducatus Velumensis (Latin) | |||||||||
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| 1370–1391 | |||||||||
Map of the duchy | |||||||||
| Status | Fiefdom of Kingdom of Poland | ||||||||
| Capital | Wieluń | ||||||||
| Official languages | Polish, Latin | ||||||||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||||||
| Government | District principality | ||||||||
| Duke | |||||||||
• 1370–1391 | Vladislaus II of Opole | ||||||||
| Historical era | High Middle Ages | ||||||||
• Partition from Kingdom of Poland | 17 November 1370 | ||||||||
• Incorporation into Kingdom of Poland | 1391 | ||||||||
| Currency | Wieluń denar | ||||||||
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