BUNZLAU, a town of Germany, in Prussian Silesia, on the right bank of the Bober, a tributary of the Oder, 27m. W. of Liegnitz. Pop. (193o) 19,561. Bunzlau (Boleslavia) received its name in the 12th century from Duke Boleslav, who separated it from the duchy of Glogau. Its importance was increased by numerous privileges and the possession of extensive mining works. It was frequently captured and recaptured in the wars of the 17th century, and in 1739 was completely destroyed by fire. The Bunzlau pottery is famous; woollen and linen cloth are manu factured, and there are quarries in the vicinity.