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
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.
Tomb of Casimir IV in the Wawel Cathedral, late Gothic masterpiece by Veit Stoss
John I Albert
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John I Albert was King of Poland and Supreme Duke of Lithuania from 1492 to his death, as well as Duke of Głogów from 1491 to 1498. He was the fourth Polish sovereign from the Jagiellonian dynasty and
Casimir IV Jagiellon
…the English Order of the Garter (KG), the highest order of chivalry and the most prestigious honour in England. Following Casimir IV's death in 1492, John I Albert succeeded him as the King of Poland, and Alexander Jagiellon was proclaimed Grand Duke of Lithuania with John Albert claiming the status of his senior…
John Albert's tomb effigy at Wawel Cathedral
Casimir IV and Elizabeth Habsburg with their thirteen children, 1506. John Albert is placed between brothers Alexander and Vladislaus.
John on an excerpt from Chronica Polonorum, 1521
Konrad III Rudy, Duke of Masovia and John Albert's adversary