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558:. King John of Bohemia, however, had other plans; shortly after, he invaded the duchy, depriving the widow and brothers of their inheritance. In order to validate this action, the king purchased from Jan of Ścinawa his rights over the half of Głogów for 2,000 fines. King John's conduct infringed the rights of Przemko II's widow and Henry IV, who never could retake Głogów.
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