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Alexander Jagiellon

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania

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Alexander Jagiellon was Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1492 and King of Poland from 1501 until his death in 1506. He was the fourth son of Casimir IV Jagiellon and a member of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Alexander was elected the Grand Duke of Lithuania upon the death of his father per his father's suggestion, and became the King of Poland upon the death of his elder brother John I Albert.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kraków wd
Died
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Place of death
Vilnius wd
Citizenship
Grand Duchy of Lithuania wd
Occupation
sovereign wd
Spouse
Helena of Moscow wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Poland (12 December 1501 – 19 August 1506)

Awards wd

  • Golden Rose

Questions

When was Alexander Jagiellon born?
Alexander Jagiellon was born on 5 August 1460 in Kraków.
What positions has Alexander Jagiellon held?
Positions held by Alexander Jagiellon include: King of Poland (1501–1506).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Alexander Jagiellon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q53450 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Aleksander Jagiellonczyk (76851933) (cropped).jpg by Jan Matejko (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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"Alexander Jagiellon". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/alexander-jagiellon. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

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