Jadwiga of Poland - Jadwiga of Poland Preceded by: Louis I of Hungary List of Polish rulers Succeeded by: Ladislaus II of Poland Jadwiga, from Gallery of Polish Kings. Jan Metejko (1838-1893) Jadwiga, queen (but read below) of Poland (called also Saint Hedwig or Hedwig of Anjou) (1374 - 1399) succeeded her father, King Louis the Great on the Polish throne in 1384 following a two-year interregnum. Her reign saw the start of Poland's dynastic union with neighbouring Lithuania, and the latter nation's conversion to Christianity. Both her mother, Elizabeth, and grandmother, Elizabeth Lokietkówna, were from the Piast dynasty which had ruled Poland from IX century until 1370, and she was the granddaughter of King Ladislaus I, who had reunited Poland earlier in the century. Jadwiga was betrothed to William.
Henry I of Poland - Henry I of Poland Henry I "the Bearded", Polish Henryk Brodaty (1163-1238) of the Silesian line of the Piast dynasty of rulers, was duke of Lower Silesia from 1201. He later on also became duke of Greater Poland from 1232 until his death and thereby senior prince of all Poland. Born in Glogow (Glogau), Silesia, he married Hedwig of Andechs (Polish name Jadwiga). Their son, duke Henry II the Pious, was killed in battle against the Mongols at Legnica. Henry I was the successor to duke Boleslaw the Long, who had received the ducal position following the intervention in a succession dispute in the province by the Emperor Frederick I of the Holy Roman Empire in 1163. See also: List of Polish rulers Piast_dynasty Dukes of Silesia.
Casimir III of Poland - Casimir III of Poland Preceded by: Wladyslaw Lokietek List of Polish rulers: King of Poland 1333-1370 Succeeded by: Louis I of Hungary Casimir III or the Great (Kazimierz Wielki), (1310-1370), was the son of Wladyslaw Lokietek (Wladyslaw the Elbow High), King of Poland 1305-1333 and Jadwiga. Casimir the Great married Anna, or Aldona Ona, the daughter of the duke of Lithuania, Gediminas. (and others too...) Their daughter was Cunigunde, who was married to Louis VI the Roman, the son of Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor. Casimir then married Adelheid of Hessen. When Casimir, the last Piast king of Poland, died in 1370, Louis I of Hungary succeeded him to become king of Poland and Hungary. He built many new castles, reformed Polish army and Polish civil and criminal.
Timeline of rulers of Poland - Timeline of rulers of Poland Rulers of Poland Timeline see also List of Polish rulers Warning ! I put this tentative timeline of Polish rulers with Polish names only until consensus on the proper English names is reached. Putting proposed English underneath in italics ;ca 960-992 :Mieszko I ;992-1025 :Boleslaw I Chrobry (1025 - coronation) Bole - something the Brave? ;1025-1034 :Mieszko II ;1031 :Bezprym ;1034-1058 :Kazimierz I Odnowiciel Casimir? ;1058-1079 :Boleslaw II Smialy (1076 - coronation) ;1079-1102 :Wladyslaw I Herman ;1102-1107 :Zbigniew ;1102-1138 :Boleslaw III Krzywousty ;1138-1146 :Wladyslaw Wygnaniec ;1146-1173 :Boleslaw IV Kedzierzawy ;1173-1172 :Mieszko III Stary ;1177-1194 :Kazimierz II Sprawiedliwy ;1194-1202 :Leszek Bialy ;1202 :Wladyslaw Laskonogi ;1202-1210 :Leszek Bialy ;1210-1211 :Mieszko Platonogi ;1211-1227 :Leszek Bialy ;1227-1229 :Wladyslaw Laskonogi ;1229-1232 :Konrad I Mazowiecki ;1232-1238 :Henryk I Brodaty.
Royal coronations in Poland - Royal coronations in Poland Royal coronations in Poland Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Coronations in Gniezno cathedral 2 Coronations in Poznan cathedral 3 Coronations in St. John church in Warsaw 4 Coronations if Wawel cathedral, Cracow 5 Queens not crowned 6 Further reading Coronations in Gniezno cathedral 18 April 1025 - Boleslaus I the Brave 25 December 1025 - Mieszko II Lambert 25 December 1076 - Boleslaus the Generous 26 June 1295 - Przemysl II and his wife Margaret August 1300 - Wenceslaus II of Bohemia Coronations in Poznan cathedral 29 September 1341 - Adelaide of Hessen, wife of Casimir the Great Coronations in St. John church in Warsaw 13 September 1637 - Cecylia Renata, wife of Ladislaus IV Vasa 29 September 1670 - Eleonora of Habsburg, wife.
Przemysl I of Poland - Przemysl I of Poland Przemysł I (born 1220/21, died 1257), was a duke of Greater Poland (provinces of Poznan, Kalisz, Gniezno) He was born to Ladislaus Odonic Plwacz, duke of Greater Poland, and Jadwiga of Pomerania, daughter of Mestwin II, duke of Eastern Pomerania. Born: 1220 or 1221 Realm of power: 1239-1247 Duke of Greater Poland, together with his brother Boleslaus the Pious 1247-1249 Duke of Poznan and Gniezno 1249-1250 Duke of Poznan and Kalisz 1250-1253 Duke of Greater Poland (Poznan, Gniezno and Kalisz) 1253-1257 Duke of Poznan Died 4 June 1257 Maried to Elisabeth of Silesia, daughter of Henry II the Pious, duke of Silesia; Childeren: Przemysl II See also Piast dynasty List of Polish rulers, Dukes of Greater Poland History of Poland Premysl - founder.
Ladislaus II of Poland - Ladislaus II of Poland Wladyslaw Jagiello (1351-1434) Jagiello (Polish Jagiełło, Lithuanian Jogaila) (c.1350-1434), grand duke of Lithuania from 1377 (or 1378) until 1392 (or 1401), became king of Poland as Ladislaus II (Polish Władysław II) in 1386 after converting to Christianity and marrying Jadwiga, second of Poland's Angevin rulers. His Christian name was Władysław (Ladislaus). Jogaila was from the dynasty of dukes and grand dukes of Lithuania Jogailos. His father was Algirdas (1377-1392) or Olgerd, duke of Lithuania, a son of Gediminas. His accession marked the start of the Jagiellonian dynasty, which was to rule both countries until 1572, presiding over their administrative union in 1569. The Jagiellonian era is usually characterised as the start of Poland's "golden age", when the country became a major European power and.
List of political parties in Poland - List of political parties in Poland Major political parties (having representatives in parliament) Left Sojusz Lewicy Demokratycznej (SLD) - Democratic Left Alliance Unia Pracy (UP) - Labour Union Samoobrona - Self Defence Centre Polskie Stronnictwo Ludowe (PSL) - Polish Peasant's Party Platforma Obywatelska (PO) - Citizens' Platform Right Prawo i Sprawiedliwosc (PiS) - Law and Justice Liga Polskich Rodzin (LPR) - Polish Families League Stronnictwo Konserwatywno-Ludowe (SKL) - Conservative People's Party Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Alphabetical list of all political parties and organizations (after 1989) 2 Official political parties in Poland 1948-1989 3 Official political parties in Poland 1945-1948 4 Underground political organization in Poland 1945-1989 5 Political parties in Poland 1918-1939 6 Further reading Alphabetical list of all political parties and organizations (after 1989) This the list.
List of Poland-related topics - List of Poland-related topics This page aims to list articles on Wikipedia that are related to Poland. This is so that those interested in the subject can monitor changes to the pages by clicking on Recent changes in the sidebar. The list is under construction - if you see an article that should be here but is not (or one that should not be here but is), please do update the page accordingly. Misc 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Z 123 966 - 1772 - 1939 A Adalbert of Prague - Albert of Prussia - Armia Krajowa - August II - August III B Balice International Airport.
Jagiellon dynasty - Jogailos ) ruled as grand dukes of Lithuania from 1377 and as kings of Poland from 1386 until the death (1572) of the last male heir, Sigismund Augustus. The dynastic union between the two countries (converted into a full administrative union only in 1569) is the reason for the common appelation "Poland-Lithuania" in discussions about the area from the late Middle Ages onwards. Two Jagiellonians also ruled Hungary and Bohemia, which briefly (1440-44) shared their king with Poland. Jagiełło (originally Jogaila sometimes Jagiellon), Grand Duke of Lithuania and the founder of the dynasty, became king of Poland as Ladislaus II after converting to Christianity and marrying Jadwiga, second of Poland's Angevin rulers. The former Polish ruling house of Piast (c.962-1370) had ended with the death of Casimir III. While the Jagiellons.
Hedwig - Hedwig The name Hedwig can refer to: Jadwiga of Poland Hedwig of Andechs Hedwig, Harry Potter's messenger owl in the novels by J. K. Rowling The title character from the movie Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig Village, Texas This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that just points to other pages that might otherwise have the same name. If you followed a link here, you might want to go back and fix that link to point to the appropriate specific page..
History of Lithuania - largest of these cities was Vilnius, which later became the capital city. The brothers Vytenis and Gediminas united the components into one Lithuania. Gediminas extended Lithuania to the east by challenging the Tatars, who controlled Russia. Through alliances and conquest the Lithuanians gained control of Rus territory. This area included most of modern Belorus and the Ukraine. These gains created a massive Lithuanian empire that stretched from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. When Gediminas was slain, his son Algirdas or Olgierd suppressed the monasteries. Algirdas's son Jogaila (Jagiello) again made overtures to the Teutonic Order and concluded a secret treaty with them. His uncle Kestutis took him prisoner and a civil war ensued. Kestutis was eventually captured, imprisoned and put to death. However, Kestutis's son Vytautas escaped. Jadwiga of.
University of Krakow - - Uniwersytet Jagielloński) was founded in 1364 under Casimir the Great of Poland as Academy of Krakow (Akademia Krakowska). Its development was stalled by death of the king, and later the university was re-established (1400) by Wladyslaw Jagiello grand duke of Lithuania and king of Poland and his wife, Jadwiga, queen of Poland. She donated all of her personal jewelry to the university. In the 19th century the university was named Jagiellonian to commemorate this dynasty of Polish kings. Throughout the history of the University, thousands of students from all over Poland, from Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, Hungary, Bohemia, Germany and Spain have studied there. In the second half of the 15th century, over 40% of university students came from the countries other than the Kingdom of Poland. For several centuries, virtually.
Boleslaus the Pious - (born after 1221, died 1279), was a duke of Greater Poland (provinces of Poznan, Kalisz, Gniezno) He was born to Ladislaus Odonic Plwacz, duke of Greater Poland, and Jadwiga of Pomerania, daughter of Mestwin II, duke of Eastern Pomerania. Born: after 1221 Realm of power: 1239-1247 Duke of Greater Poland, together with his brother Przemysl I 1247-1249 Duke of Kalisz 1249-1250 Duke of Gniezno 1250-1253 deprived of power 1253-1257 Duke of Kalisz and Gniezno 1257-1277 Duke of Greater Poland 1277-1279 Duke of Kalisz and Gniezno Died 13 April 1279 Maried to: (1257) Jolenta-Helen of Hungary, daughter of Bela IV, king of Hungary; Childeren: no son, only daughters See also: Piast Dynasty Dukes of Greater Poland.
The Jagiellon Era - The Jagiellon Era This article is part of the History of Poland series. Early history of Poland (until 1385) The Jagiellon Era The Noble Republic Partitioned Poland (1795-1914) Independence of Poland Regained History of Poland (1939-1945) People's Republic of Poland History of Poland (1989-present) The Jagiellon Era 1385-1572, was dominated by the union of Poland with Lithuania under the Jagiellon Dynasty, founded by the Lithuanian grand duke Jagiello. The partnership proved profitable for the Poles, who played a dominant role in one of the most powerful empires in Europe for the next three centuries. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 The Polish-Lithuanian Union 2 The "Golden Age" of the Sixteenth Century 2.1 Poland-Lithuania as a European Power 2.2 The Government of Poland-Lithuania 2.3 Poland-Lithuania in the Reformation Era 2.4 The Polish Renaissance.
Timeline of Polish history - from prehistoric times up to the present day. ;c.960 :Mieszko I assumes rule in Poland ;966 :Christianization of Mieszko I and Poland ;968 :First bishopric in Poland - Poznan ;972 :Mieszko's victorious battle of Cedynia over margrave Hodon ;992 :Death of Mieszko I ;992-1025 :Reign of Boleslaw I Chrobry (the Brave) ;997 :Death of St.Adalbert of Prague during the christianization of Prussians ;1000 :The Congress of Gniezno, with participation of the Emperor Otto III ;1000 :Archbishopric founded in Gniezno with sufragan bishoprics in Kolobrzeg, Wroclaw, and Cracow ;1025 :Coronation of Boleslaw I Chrobry as the King of Poland ;1034-1058 :Reign of Casimir the Restorer ;1034-1039 :People's rebellion and invasion of the Czech prince, Brzetyslav. ;1076 :Coronation of Boleslaw the Bold for the king of Poland ;1079-1102 :Reign of prince Ladislas ;1102-1138.
Patron saint - - hopeless cases Jude Thaddeus - hospitals and hospital workers Julian the Hospitaller - shepherdss Saint Lawrence - librarians, tanners Luke the Apostle - doctors, surgeons Margaret of Antioch - nurses, pregnancy Martha - dieticians Mary Magdalen - tanners Magnus - fish dealers Albertus Magnus - medical technicians Martin of Tours - equestrianss Michael the Archangel - radiologists, soldiers Nativity of the Blessed Virgin - fish dealers, silk workers Nicholas of Myra - fishermen, pharmacists Notburga - farms, farmers, farmhands, ranches, husbandry Our Lady of Salambao - fishermen Pantaleon - doctors Paul the Apostle - hospital public relations Peter the Apostle - fishermen Phocas the Gardener - farms, farmers, farmhands, ranches, husbandry Saint Raphael - shepherdss, shepherdesses Raphael the Archangel - doctors, pharmacists, nurses Raymond of Penyafort - medical record librarians.
Mary of Hungary - the throne in 1382. Her father had arranged that Sigismund of Luxembourg would marry one of the his daughters (Hedwig, who became Queen Jadwiga of Poland and Queen Mary of Hungary.) She was married to Sigismund and she died either in 1392 or 1395. In 1410 (after her death) Sigismund was elected Holy Roman Emperor. Preceded by: Louis I the Great of Hungary List of Hungarian rulers Succeeded by: Charles II of Hungary.
List of people by name: J - planner Jacobs, Joseph, author Jacobsen, Arne, (1902-1971), Danish architect Jacobsen, Egill, (1910-1998), painter Jacobsen, J. C, (1811-1887) Jacobsen, Roy, author Jacobus De Voragine, (c. 1230-c. 1298) Italian chronicler, archbishop of Genoa Jacotot, Joseph, (1770-1840) Jacq, Christian, French author Jacquard, Joseph Marie, (1752-1834) Jacques, Brian, (born 1939), author Jacques, Hattie, (1922-1980), comedian Jacquet, Illinois, (born 1922), musician Jacquette, Yvonee, (born 1934), American painter Jacquin, Arnaud, fractal compression Jacquot, Rene, boxer Jad Jade, Claude French actress Jadwiga of Poland, (1384-1399), Polish ruler Jae Jaeckel, Richard, (1926-1997), actor Jaenbert, (St.) 765 Jaf Jaffer, Mobina S.B, Canadian senator Jaffe, Sam, (1891-2000), actor Jaffee, Al, MAD Magazine artist/writer Jaffrey, Madhur, actor Jag Jagger, Dean, (1903-1991), actor Jagger, Mick, (born 1943), British musician Jagland, Thorbjřrn, (1996-1997), Norwegian Prime Minister Jaglom, Henry, (born 1941), director Jagow, Gottlieb von,.
List of Polish rulers - List of Polish rulers Poland was ruled by dukes (c.962-1025, 1032-1076, 1079-1295, 1296-1300 and 1306-1320) and kings (1025-1032, 1076-1079, 1295-1296, 1300-1305 and 1320-1795). The best-known dynasties are the Piast (c.962-1370) and Jagiellonian (1386-1572): intervening and subsequent monarchs were often rulers also of neighboring lands, or princes drawn from foreign dynasties. Polish kingship ended after the third Partition in 1795, and independence was restored on a republican basis in 1918. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Early Piast dynasty Dynastia Piastów (962-1138) 2 Regional division Rozbicie dzielnicowe (1138-1306) 3 Piast unification (1306-1370) 4 Angevin dynasty (House of Capet-Anjou) Dynastia Andegawenów (1370-1386 ?) 5 Jagiellonians Dynastia Jagiellonów (1386-1572) 6 Electoral kings Królowie elekcyjni (1572-1795) 7 Duchy of Warsaw Ksiestwo Warszawskie (1807-1815) (dependent from France) 8 Congress Kingdom, Kingdom of Poland Kongresówka, Królestwo.
