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Jogaila (Lithuanian: [jɔˈɡâːɪɫɐ] ⓘ; c. 1352/1362 – 1 June 1434), later Władysław II Jagiełło (Polish: [vwaˈdɨswaf jaˈɡʲɛwwɔ] ⓘ), was Grand Duke of Lithuania (1377–1381 and 1382–1401), later giving the position to his cousin Vytautas in exchange for the title of Supreme Duke of Lithuania (1401–1434) and then King ...
- 4 March 1386
- Algirdas
- May 1377 – August 1381, 3/15 August 1382 – 1 June 1434
- Władysław III
The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592. The play begins with a framing device, often referred to as the induction, [a] in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinker named Christopher Sly into believing he is actually a nobleman himself.
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Rys. Jan Matejko (XIX w.). Władysław II Jagiełło z wizerunków królów polskich autorstwa Aleksandra Lessera z XIX w. Władysław II Jagiełło ( lit. Jogaila, ur. ok. 1362 lub ok. 1352, zm. 1 czerwca 1434 w Gródku) – wielki książę litewski i książę witebski w latach 1377–1381 i 1382–1401, iure uxoris król Polski, najwyższy książę litewski 1401–1434.
- od 1377, do 1381
- Kiejstut Giedyminowicz
Taming of the Shrew Summary. Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife. Lucentio marries Bianca and, in a contest at the end, Katherina proves to be the most obedient wife.
Apr 12, 2024 · The Taming of the Shrew, comedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1590–94 and first printed in the First Folio of 1623. The play describes the volatile courtship between the shrewish Katharina (Kate) and the canny Petruchio , who is determined to subdue Katharina’s legendary temper and win her dowry .
- David Bevington
Overview. The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, written in the early 1590s, is a comedic play that explores themes of courtship, gender roles, and societal expectations. Set in Padua, the play follows the courtship of the strong-willed and outspoken Katherina, known as Kate, and the assertive Petruchio.
Apr 16, 2024 · king (1386-1434), Poland. Founder: Jagiellon dynasty. House / Dynasty: Jagiellon dynasty. Władysław II Jagiełło (born c. 1351—died May 31/June 1, 1434, Grodek, near Lwów, Galicia, Pol. [now Lviv, Ukraine]) was the grand duke of Lithuania (as Jogaila, 1377–1401) and king of Poland (1386–1434), who joined two states that became the ...
