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    The region of Lower Silesia was settled by Slavs in the 5th century and became part of Poland in the 10th century. It was conquered by Bohemia in the 11th century and controlled by three duchies until the 15th-16th centuries when it became part of Austria. After three Silesian Wars from 1742-1763, the region was annexed by Prussia and Germany and industrialized. In 1945, Lower Silesia became part of Poland where it remains today.

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    The region of Lower Silesia was settled by Slavs in the 5th century and became part of Poland in the 10th century. It was conquered by Bohemia in the 11th century and controlled by three duchies until the 15th-16th centuries when it became part of Austria. After three Silesian Wars from 1742-1763, the region was annexed by Prussia and Germany and industrialized. In 1945, Lower Silesia became part of Poland where it remains today.

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    History of Lower Silesia

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    The region of Lower Silesia was settled by Slavs in the 5th century and became part of Poland in the 10th century. It was conquered by Bohemia in the 11th century and controlled by three duchies until the 15th-16th centuries when it became part of Austria. After three Silesian Wars from 1742-1763, the region was annexed by Prussia and Germany and industrialized. In 1945, Lower Silesia became part of Poland where it remains today.

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    History of Lower Silesia

    Region of lower Silesia was settled in V century by Slavic settlers. In X century Lower Silesia was incorporated to new
    created polish country. Current biggest city is Wroclaw, created by polish people in X century. In year 1000 in
    Wroclaw was created a bishopric. Next in XI century region was conquered by Bohemians (current Czech’s). The
    region was not under direct control of Bohemians but controlled by 3 duchies: Duchy of Wroclaw, Glogow, Opole.
    Next in XV and XVI century Bohemia become a personal union of Austria. At the end of XVI century bohemia was
    integrated to Austria. Next in 1742-1763 in the region there were three Silesian War. Their consequences were the
    annexation of Silesia to Prussia, then to German Empire. During this time, the region was significantly industrialized
    and developed. Next in 1945 region was incorporated to polish country, and it is in it to this day.

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