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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 ...
circa 1390. Birthplace: 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 ...
- Warszawa, Mazowia
- János Garai
- Mazowia
- "of Chersk"
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Aug 21, 2022 · The year was 1385, and the young Jadwiga (also known as Hedwig) (1373/1374–1399) was just twelve years old. Fatherless, and separated from her mother, she sought divine guidance to lead her toward the correct choice. Should she marry her first betrothed, William of Hapsburg, or should she wed the much older Jogaila, the Grand Duke of Lithuania?
Jadwiga ( Polish: [jadˈviɡa] ⓘ; 1373 or 1374 – 17 July 1399), also known as Hedwig ( Hungarian: Hedvig ), was the first woman to be crowned as monarch of the Kingdom of Poland. She reigned from 16 October 1384 until her death. She was the youngest daughter of Louis the Great, King of Hungary and Poland, and his wife, Elizabeth of Bosnia.
- 16 October 1384 – 17 July 1399
- Elizabeth of Bosnia
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. In 1240 her son Henry led his troops against the Tartar invaders and died at the battle of Wahlstadt.
Feast day October 16. Printer Friendly. 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.
Eventually, Siemowit IV, Duke of Masovia, emerged as a possible candidate for the Polish throne during the interregnum that was marked with internal strife. While the Greater Poland nobles proposed the marriage of Siemowit with Jadwiga, the nobles of Lesser Poland opposed it and convinced Elizabeth to send Jadwiga to Poland.
