Mieszko Bolesławowic was facilitated by a deal between Ladislaus I of Hungary and Władysław I Herman. Another version, publicized by a Hungarian chronicler, claims that in 1086 Ladislaus I of Hungary invaded the Kingdom of Poland, took control of Cracow, and installed Mieszko as its ruler. Though there is no direct primary source evidence for this, notes in Cracow almanacs strongly suggest that during the years 1086 - 1089 Mieszko was prince of Cracow. However, sometime during this time he accepted over-lordship of his uncle Wladyslaw I Herman, and gave up his hereditary claim to the crown of Poland in exchange for
Mieszko the Younger point, Mieszko III decided to give the district of Kalisz to his youngest son and namesake, as his own Duchy. Mieszko the Younger died on 2 August 1193. He was buried in the crypt founded by his father in the Cathedral of St. Paul the Apostle in Kalisz. Tombstones of Mieszko the Younger and Mieszko III were found during archaeological excavations during 1958–1960. For unknown reasons, Mieszko never married or had children. On his death, Mieszko III give Kalisz to his eldest son Odon. Mieszko the Younger Mieszko the Younger (also known as of Kalisz) () (between 1160 and 1165