Background
He was the third son of Duke January I of Żagań by his wife Scholastika, daughter of Rudolf III, Duke of Saxe-Wittemberg and Elector of Saxony.
He was the third son of Duke January I of Żagań by his wife Scholastika, daughter of Rudolf III, Duke of Saxe-Wittemberg and Elector of Saxony.
In 1449, the Duchy was divided in two parts: Żagań and Przewóz. Because of his mental illness, Wenceslaus didn"t participate in the political life. In 1454 January II became Wenceslaus"s legal guardian and was obliged to ensure him an adequate lifestyle.
In 1472, when January II sold the Duchy of Żagań to the rulers of Saxony, Ernest and Albert, Wenceslaus received 2,100 florins as a pension.
In 1476 Wenceslaus renounced to his claims over the Duchy of Głogów for a rent of 400 guilders and moved to Wroclaw, where he entered the monastery of Saint Barbara. There he actively participated in the religious life of the city.
In 1478 he made a will in which enrolled his property and rents for the construction of the church of Saint Barbara. After his death he was buried in the church, which he founded.