The First Polish Queen: Jadwiga's Coronation and Legacy

Before Jadwiga became queen of Poland at age ten, she was a princess of the Angevin dynasty, betrothed to a Habsburg prince. But Polish nobles had other plans. This episode explores the dramatic events of 1384: Jadwiga's coronation as king of Poland, her broken engagement to William of Habsburg, and her eventual marriage to Jogaila of Lithuania, which forged the union that would create the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. We discuss her political acumen, her role in the foundation of the University of Kraków, and her canonization. Drawing on primary sources like Jan Długosz's chronicles, we unpack the legends and historical evidence surrounding this remarkable ruler. #Jadwiga #Poland #14thCentury #Piast #Angevin #Jogaila #WładysławJagiełło #UnionOfKrewo #UniversityOfKraków #WilliamOfHabsburg #JanDługosz #Wawel #Kraków #PolishQueens #MedievalHistory #EasternEurope #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo