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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
Queen Jadwiga (by Aleksander Augustynowicz, 1925) Jadwiga died at a young age – about 25. What caused her premature death? On 22 June 1399, Jadwiga gave birth to a daughter, Elisabeth Boniface. Pope Boniface IX himself agreed to be her godfather, after whom she received her second name.
Mar 15, 2024 · Jadwiga (born 1373/74—died July 17, 1399, Kraków, Poland; canonized June 8, 1997; feast day February 28) was the queen of Poland (1384–99) whose marriage to Jogaila, grand duke of Lithuania (Władysław II Jagiełło of Poland), founded the centuries-long union of Lithuania and Poland.
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Oct 23, 2017 · Jadwiga of Poland was a very remarkable woman, and one who is sadly neglected by those in Western Europe. Living in the fourteenth century, she was the first female monarch of Poland – beating England by nearly 200 years – and despite leading a short life, she left a legacy that continues to today.
Dec 18, 2023 · Jadwiga as imagined by Marcello Bacciarelli. Wikipedia. Ten-year-old Jadwiga returned to Poland and was crowned rex (“king”) on October 15, 1384. The reason she was crowned king instead of queen was made to reflect upon the Polish nobles’ enmity towards her prearranged husband, William of Austria.
Jul 2, 2023 · Jul 2, 2023. The Vow of Queen Jadwiga by Józef Simmler (1823–1868) via Wikimedia Commons. The more you gain, the more you risk. The world’s first woman king transformed Europe 638 years ago. On...
Oct 16, 2013 · October 16. The Woman King of Poland. By Dr. Zar October 16, 2013 Updated: September 10, 2023 40 Comments 3 Mins Read. Email Facebook LinkedIn. A Brief History. On October 16, 1384, Jadwiga, a woman, was crowned KING of Poland. Digging Deeper. Jadwiga was the daughter of Louis I the Great, who reigned simultaneously as king of Hungary and Poland.
