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Casimir IV Jagiellon

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania

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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, Poland defeated the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years' War and recovered Pomerania.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kraków wd
Died
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Place of death
Hrodna wd
Citizenship
Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Kingdom of Poland wd
Occupation
sovereign wd
Spouse
Elisabeth of Habsburg wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Poland (25 June 1447 – 7 June 1492)
  • Grand Duke of Lithuania (1440–1492)

Awards wd

  • Golden Rose
  • Knight of the Garter (1450)

Questions

When was Casimir IV Jagiellon born?
Casimir IV Jagiellon was born on 30 November 1427 in Kraków.
What positions has Casimir IV Jagiellon held?
Positions held by Casimir IV Jagiellon include: King of Poland (1447–1492); Grand Duke of Lithuania (1440–1492).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Casimir IV Jagiellon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q53459 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Kazimier Jagajłavič. Казімер Ягайлавіч (1645).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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