Bolesław was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Boleslaw.
The place is now called Bolesław and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolesław | Russian Empire | Olˈkuš | 1914 |
| Bolesław | Poland | Olkusz | 1919 |
| Boleslaw | German Empire | Bendzin/Bendsburg | 1939 |
| Bolesław | Poland | Olkusz | 1945 |
| Bolesław | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |