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List of Polish monarchs. This article is about the historical monarchs of Poland, from the Middle Ages to 1795. For presidents and other heads of state of Poland, during the 20th and 21st centuries, see List of heads of state of Poland.
This article lists the heads of state of Poland. Currently, the president of Poland is the head of state of the country.
NameLifespanReign StartReign End6th century6th century6th century8th century8th century8th century8th century8th century8th century8th century8th century8th centuryFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Poland was ruled at various times either by dukes and princes (10th to 14th centuries) or by kings (11th to 18th centuries). During the latter period, a tradition of free election of monarchs made it a uniquely electable position in Europe (16th to 18th centuries).
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1127–1201. Mieszko IV Tanglefoot. 1130–1210–1211. Mieszko III the Old. 1126–1202. r. 1173–1177, 1191, 1198–1199, 1202. Bolesław IV the Curly. 1125–1146–1173. Casimir II the Just.
- Mieszko I.
- Boleslaw I The Brave. The first crowned King of Poland, Bolesław I expanded Poland’s borders, established the Polish Church, and made Poland an important player in European politics.
- Casimir III The Great. Casimir III, known as the Great, is like the director of an epic film that shaped Poland’s history. From 1333 to 13701, he was at the helm, steering the Polish state towards prosperity and growth.
- Władysław II Jagiełło. When it comes to the most famous Polish monarchs, Władysław II Jagiełło definitely stands out. Not only was he the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, but he is also known for leading the Polish-Lithuanian armies to victory against the Teutonic Knights in the Battle of Grunwald in 1410.
History of Poland. The Piast monarchy. The early state. The terms Poland and Poles appear for the first time in medieval chronicles of the late 10th century. The land that the Poles, a West Slavic people, came to inhabit was covered by forests with small areas under cultivation where clans grouped themselves into numerous tribes.
Legendary. Further information: Poland in the Early Middle Ages. Most of the legendary Polish rulers appear for the first time in chronicles from the 13th century and their existence has not been determined. Semi-legendary. Further information: Polans (western) and Greater Poland.
