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1 day ago · Their descendant, Sigismund II Augustus, enforced the merger to strengthen frontiers of his dominion and maintain unity as he remained childless. His death in 1572 marked the end of the Jagiellonian dynasty and introduced an elective monarchy , whereupon members of domestic noble families or external dynasties were elected to the throne for life.
1 day ago · Sigismund II Augustus, King (1530–1572), Grand Duke (1530–1572) Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth: Kingdom of Poland (complete list) – Sigismund II Augustus, King and Grand Duke (1530–1572) Henry of Valois, King and Grand Duke (1573–1575) Anna Jagiellon, Queen and Grand Duchess (1575–1586) Stephen Báthory, King and Grand Duke (1576 ...
4 days ago · The original 15th-century structure was reconstructed after a fire that broke out in 1556. In 1561 a gilded statue of King Sigismund II Augustus of Poland was installed on a pinnacle of rebuilt tower.-Neptune's Fountain. It was constructed in 1617 to design by Abraham van den Blocke.
Jun 6, 2024 · Wawel’s collection of Meissen porcelain and table silver from the so-called Saxon period (1697–1763; Wettin kings Augustus II and Augustus III) are on view on this floor. Throughout its history, the vast Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth had myriad contacts with the lands of Islam, and their splendid arts and crafts struck a chord with the ...
5 days ago · Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (born 63 bc ?—died March, 12 bc, Campania [Italy]) was a powerful deputy of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. He was chiefly responsible for the victory over Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium in 31 bc, and during Augustus’ reign he suppressed rebellions, founded colonies, and administered various parts of the ...
2 days ago · The Capetians: Kings of France, 987–1328. London, Continuum, 2007, ISBN: 9781852855284; 352pp.; Price: £35.00. Bradbury’s text is a delightful read. His text discusses the Capetian dynasty of kings, from the events that brought the family to power in the tenth century up to the death of Charles IV in 1328. Charles died without male heirs ...
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