Boleslaus III, Duke of Bohemia

Boleslaus III, called the Red or the Blind, a member of the Přemyslid dynasty, was Duke of Bohemia from 999 until 1002 and briefly again during the year 1003. During his chaotic reign, Bohemia became a pawn in the long German-Polish War between King Henry II and Duke Bolesław I, "the Brave", of Poland.