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Mar 27, 2020 · The remains of St. Jadwiga of Poland, feared lost for years, were discovered by chance in a hidden silver casket in a Christian basilica in Silesia. The bones of a Polish saint that have been lost for centuries have been re-discovered by chance during restoration work in a Christian basilica in Silesia.
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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Saint Jadwiga of Poland, also known as Hedwig, is one of the most revered figures in Polish history and Catholic tradition. Born in the 14th century, Jadwiga became the country's first female monarch at an incredibly young age, ruling as King of Poland from 1384 until her death in 1399.
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Feast day: 17 July. Jadwiga (1373-1399) was the daughter of Louis the Great of Poland and Hungary. Louis had no male heir; he had three daughters, the youngest of whom was Jadwiga. Catherine, the eldest, died in 1378 and Mary was crowned king of Hungary.
Jadwiga (Hedwig) of Anjou, on the other hand, has been attracting the attention of researchers for generations owing to her uniqueness – after all, she was simultaneously the King and Jagiełło’s (Jogaila’s) wife, a holy woman, a founder, and patroness.
Jadwiga, also known as Hedwig, 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.
Feb 7, 2024 · St. Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. 07 Feb 2024. The most influential woman in Polish history, bar none, Queen Jadwiga of Poland reigned as the country’s first female monarch (formally holding the title of 'King') between 1384 and 1399.