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Casimir IV Jagiellon
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Casimir Andrew Jagiellon was Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1440 and King of Poland as Casimir IV from 1447 until his death in 1492. He was one of the most active Polish-Lithuanian rulers; under him, Po
Casimir IV, 17th century depiction by an unknown artist
Casimir IV, 17th century depiction by an unknown artist
Lithuanian coin of Grand Duke Casimir IV Jagiellon with the Columns of the Gediminids and Vytis (Pogonia)
Lithuanian coin of Grand Duke Casimir IV Jagiellon with the Columns of the Gediminids and Vytis (Pogonia)
15th century seal depicting Casimir IV on the throne.
15th century seal depicting Casimir IV on the throne.
Tomb of Casimir IV in the Wawel Cathedral, late Gothic masterpiece by Veit Stoss
Tomb of Casimir IV in the Wawel Cathedral, late Gothic masterpiece by Veit Stoss
Władysław III of Poland
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Władysław III of Poland, also known as Ladislaus of Varna, was King of Poland and Supreme Duke of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from 1434, as well as King of Hungary and Croatia as Vladislaus I from 14
Casimir IV Jagiellon
…had little political knowledge, but shared a great interest in the diplomacy and economic affairs of the country. After the accession of his brother, Władysław III, to the throne of Poland, the tutelage was assigned to Cardinal Zbigniew Oleśnicki; however, the cleric neglected his duties as he felt a strong…
Zbigniew Oleśnicki, seen kneeling to the left, was instrumental in securing Władysław's right to the throne.
Zbigniew Oleśnicki, seen kneeling to the left, was instrumental in securing Władysław's right to the throne.
Władysław III portrayed in a prayerbook held at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, 15th century.
Władysław III portrayed in a prayerbook held at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, 15th century.
The Holy Crown of Hungary was hidden from Władysław by Elizabeth of Luxembourg to prevent his coronation as King of Hungary.
The Holy Crown of Hungary was hidden from Władysław by Elizabeth of Luxembourg to prevent his coronation as King of Hungary.
John Hunyadi, who supported Władysław's claim to the Hungarian throne and aided him militarily. Depiction from the Chronica Hungarorum, 1488.
John Hunyadi, who supported Władysław's claim to the Hungarian throne and aided him militarily. Depiction from the Chronica Hungarorum, 1488.