Lestek Piast Prince of the Polans

~ Lestek (Leszek, Lisek), father of Siemomysl, grandfather of Mieszko I; ruler of the Polans in the generation c.890-920 by the chronicle reckoning. Chronicle-tradition only: Gallus Anonymus 'Lestik filius Semovith', who succeeded his father; Annales Polanorum 'Semovith genuit Lisekonem'. Generally accepted by Polish historians as a historical ruler, though nothing is recorded of his reign. Wife not known. Source: Medieval Lands, 'Poland' ch.1 A (fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/POLAND.htm), quoting Gallus Anonymus (Chronicae Polanorum, c.1115), the Annales Polanorum and the Chronica principum Polonie; read 27 Oct 2026. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 27 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]