Background
He was the fourth son of Konrad III the Old, Duke of Oleśnica, by his wife Judith.
He was the fourth son of Konrad III the Old, Duke of Oleśnica, by his wife Judith.
At a young age, he fought in the famous Battle of Grunwald (1410) on the side of the Teutonic Order and was taken captive by the Polish, but was soon released. After the death of Konrad VIII the Younger (5 September 1444), Konrad VII inherited half of Ścinawa. Three years later (9 August 1447), Konrad VII also inherited Kątach (Kanth) and Bierutów after Konrad IV"s death.