Łęczyca Castle
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The Łęczyca Royal Castle is a medieval castle in Łęczyca, Poland, that was erected by Casimir III the Great as a fortification during 1357–1370.
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Casimir III the Great
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Casimir III the Great reigned as the King of Poland from 1333 to 1370. He also later became King of Ruthenia in 1340, retaining the title throughout the Galicia–Volhynia Wars. He was the last Polish k
Łęczyca Castle
…The Łęczyca Royal Castle is a medieval castle in Łęczyca, Poland, that was erected by Casimir III the Great as a fortification during 1357–1370. Immediately after its completion, the Castle became a residence of king Casimir the Great, and then was the seat…
Casimir's tomb effigy at Wawel Cathedral
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Aladár Körösfői-Kriesch, Klára Zách I, 1911. A painting by a Hungarian Art Nouveau painter depicts a younger Casimir in the company of his sister, Queen Elizabeth (on the left), conversing and observing the innocent Klára Záh, who stands at the center of the composition surrounded by ladies of the court.
A foundation stone for the Basilica at Wiślica, with Casimir kneeling beneath the Virgin Mary.