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Leszek I the White () ( c. 1186 – 1227 ), also listed by some sources as Leszek II the White, was Prince of Sandomierz and High Duke of Poland from 1194 until his death, except for the short periods following when he was deposed as Polish ruler.

Both his uncle Duke Mieszko III the Old and his cousin Władysław III Spindleshanks from the Greater Polish branch of the royal Piast dynasty constested Leszek's right to be senior duke during this era.

Leszek was actually crowned in 1202.