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Translate to your Language. Today is Sunday, April 7, 2024. St Hedwig was Duchess of Silesia and Poland. She was born in 1174 in Andechs, Bavaria, Germany. She died aged 69 on October 15 1243 in Trzebnica Abbey, Silesia, Poland. We celebrate her feast day on October 16 every year in the Catholic Church.
Konrad I of Masovia. Konrad I of Masovia (ca. 1187/88 [1] – 31 August 1247), from the Polish Piast dynasty, was the sixth Duke of Masovia and Kuyavia from 1194 until his death as well as High Duke of Poland from 1229 to 1232 and again from 1241 to 1243.
Jul 26, 2023 · After his father's death in 1194, Konrad was brought up by his mother. In 1199 he received Masovia and in 1202, Kuyavia. In 1205, he and his brother, Leszek I the White, had their greatest military victory at Battle of Zawichost against Roman the Great. The Ruthenian army was crushed and Roman was killed in battle.
Oct 14, 2013 · St. Hedwig Duchess of Silesia, born about 1174, at the castle of Andechs; died at Trebnitz, 12 or 15 October, 1243. She was one of eight children born to Berthold IV, Count of Andechs and Duke of Croatia and Dalmatia. Of her four brothers, two became bishops, Ekbert of Bamberg, and Berthold of Aquileia; Otto […]
Hedwig of Silesia Given name: Jadwiga Birth date: Tuesday, January 1, 1174. Hedwig of Silesia is the most famous person named Jadwiga. Their Zodiac sign is ♑ Capricorn. Their most notable profession was Duchess. They are considered the most important person in history born with the first name of Jadwiga.
SAINTS. St. Hedwig. October 16. c. 1174-1243. Also known as Jadwiga, she was the daughter of Count Berthold IV of Andechs, Bavaria, where she was born. She was educated at Kitzingen Monastery in Franconia and when she was twelve, she was married to Duke Henry of Silesia. In 1202, on the death of his father, Henry succeeded to the dukedom and at ...
4 relations: Hedwig of Masovia, Ladislaus Szécsényi, Simon Szécsényi, Szécsényi family. Hedwig of Masovia. Hedwig of Masovia (Jadwiga mazowiecka, Hedvig mazóviai hercegnő; ca. 1392 – after 19 February 1439), was a Polish princess, member of the House of Piast in the Masovian branch.
