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Saint Jadwiga of Poland, often known as Hedwig, was a revered woman who served as the monarch of Poland from 1384 until her death in 1399. She holds the unique distinction of being the country's first female monarch and the only one to be canonized a saint by the Catholic Church. Jadwiga passed away on July 17, 1399.
On June 8, we mark the Feast Day of Saint Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. She was born October 3, 1373, in Buda, Kingdom of Hungary and died July 17, 1399, at Wawel Castle in Kraków. Jadwiga was the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Poland—interestingly enough, crowned as King of Poland (in regem Polonie coronata)—at age 10.
Mar 27, 2020 · 27 March 2020, 20:54. 7484. Little girls who admire fictional princesses should learn more about St. Jadwiga, the real-life princess who was one of Poland’s holiest and greatest rulers. Born in 1373 in Budapest, Hungary, Jadwiga was the youngest daughter of King Louis the Great of Hungary and Poland, and Elizabeth of Bosnia.
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Jun 8, 2021 · Queen Jadwiga. June 8 - we fondly recognize Polish monarch and saint-Queen Jadwiga whose liturgical feast day was determined for this day by her native Pole-Pope St. John Paul II in 1997 following her canonization in Krakow. She was the first female to be crowned king of Poland and reigned from Oct. 16, 1384 until July 17, 1399.
Jul 2, 2023 · The world’s first woman king transformed Europe 638 years ago. On October 16, 1384, Poland crowned Jadwiga king. Historians call Jadwiga (pronounced ja·dwi·guh) one of Poland’s greatest ...
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Jul 17, 2019 · St Jadwiga (1373/4 – 17 July 1399) was the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Poland, reigning from 1384 until her death. Her feast day is 17 July. She was born in Buda, the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary circa 1373 or 1374. The 10 year old Jadwiga was crowned in Poland’s capital, Kraków, on the 16th of October 1384 after many ...
St. jadwiga of Poland, also known as St. Hedwig, was a Polish princess and later the queen of Poland. She was born on October 16, 1373, the oldest daughter of Louis the Great, King of Hungary and Poland, and Elizabeth of Bosnia. Jadwiga was well-educated and fluent in several languages, including Latin, German, and Polish.
