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     • Hedwig of Masovia (Polish: Jadwiga mazowiecka, Hungarian: Hedvig mazóviai hercegnő; ca. 1392 – after 19 February 1439), was a Polish princess, member of the House of Piast in the Masovian branch.
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   Who inherited Masovia?

   • Also monarch of Poland. Children of Casimir II of Poland, inherited Masovia jointly, at least until 1200, when Leszek abdicated to pursue a more relevant political career at Kraków. Both were, in fact, and at different moments, monarchs of Poland. Children of Conrad I, divided their inheritance.

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   Why did Hedwig want Conrad to return her husband?

   • In a war with Conrad of Masovia, Henry was captured. With rare courage, Hedwig persuaded Conrad to return her husband. The gentle queen was loved more for her kindness to those who were poor than for her political undertakings. She founded a hospital for lepers.

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   How old was Hedwig when he married Henry I of Silesia?

   • Hedwig, the daughter of a 12th-century count, was educated in a monastery in Eastern Europe. At age 12, she married Henry I of Silesia, who was 18. In the 1200s, this was the usual age for marriage. The couple had seven children. Henry succeeded his father to the throne. Henry depended on Hedwig to help him rule.

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   Why was Hedwig a saint?

   • Hedwig also invited religious to build monasteries in the kingdom. Hedwig suffered when two of her sons disagreed over land given to them by Henry and went to war against each other. She bore this sorrow and the death of her son Henry with patience. The people of her kingdom considered her a living saint.

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   Hedwig of Masovia ( Polish: Jadwiga mazowiecka, Hungarian: Hedvig mazóviai hercegnő; ca. 1392 – after 19 February 1439), was a Polish princess, member of the House of Piast in the Masovian branch . She was the eldest daughter of Siemowit IV, Duke of Masovia and Alexandra, a daughter of Algirdas, Grand Duke of Lithuania and sister of King ...

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   Sochaczew, Warszawa, Warszawa, Mazowia, Poland. Death: circa February 19, 1439 (40-57) Immediate Family: Daughter of Siemowit IV, duke of Masovia and Alexandra of Lithuania Wife of János Garai Mother of Dorottya Tvrtković and Hedvig Tallóczi Sister of Siemowit V of Masovia; Cimburga of Masovia; bishop Alexander of Masovia; princess Eufemia ...

   • Location: Warszawa, Mazowia
   • Spouse: János Garai

   • Place Of Birth: Mazowia

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   Duke of Masovia. Duke of Masovia ( Polish: Książę Mazowsza) was a title borne by the sons and descendants of the Polish Duke Bolesław III Wrymouth. [1] In accordance with the last will and testament of Bolesław, upon his death his lands were divided into four to five hereditary provinces distributed among his sons, and a royal province of ...

   Ruler	Ruler	Born	Reign
   Salomea of Berg	1093 Ehingen Daughter of Henry, Count of ...	28 October 1138 – 27 July 1144	Duchy of Masovia (at Łęczyca)
   Boleslaus (IV) the Curly	1122 Third son of Boleslaus III of Poland ...	28 October 1138 – 5 January 1173	Duchy of Masovia
   Regency of Casimir II of Poland ...	Regency of Casimir II of Poland ...	Regency of Casimir II of Poland ...	Regency of Casimir II of Poland ...
   Leszek I	1162 Son of Boleslaus IV of Poland and ...	5 January 1173 – 1186	Duchy of Masovia

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   In a war with Conrad of Masovia, Henry was captured. With rare courage, Hedwig persuaded Conrad to return her husband. The gentle queen was loved more for her kindness to those who were poor than for her political undertakings.

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   Henry was involved in wars, notably in 1227–8 against Swatopluk of Pomerania and Conrad of Masovia. When he was captured, she acted as peacemaker; the two dukes were reconciled and her two grand-daughters were betrothed to Conrad's sons.

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   Hedwig forthwith went to her husband's assistance, and her very appearance made such an impression on Conrad of Masovia that he released the duke. Of Hedwig's children, only Gertrude survived her; Duke Henry II fell at Wahlstatt (1241) in a battle against the Tatars.

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    Hedwig forthwith went to her husband's assistance, and her very appearance made such an impression on Conrad of Masovia that he released the duke. Download 100's of Prayers for free Of Hedwig's children, only Gertrude survived her; Duke Henry II fell at Wahlstatt (1241) in a battle against the Tatars.