Events with tag - Casimir The Great

October 16, 1325

Wedding of Casimir the Great and Aldona Anna

On October 16, 1325, the wedding of King Casimir the Great and Lithuanian Princess Aldona Anna, daughter of Grand Duke Gediminas, took place in the Wawel Cathedral. This marriage sealed the Polish-Lithuanian alliance and led to the release of 24,000 Polish prisoners.

November 1, 1335

Congress of Visegrád

Historic meeting of three rulers - Casimir the Great, John of Luxembourg and Charles Robert - in Visegrád in 1335. This event led to groundbreaking territorial arrangements and laid the foundations for international cooperation in Central Europe.

November 1, 1335

Polish-Hungarian Alliance

Historic meeting in Visegrád in 1335, during which Hungarian King Charles Robert, Polish King Casimir the Great, and Bohemian ruler John of Luxembourg formed a strategic alliance that shaped the political map of Central Europe for centuries to come.

January 1, 1347

The Statute of Wiślica

The Statute of Wiślica - a groundbreaking legal document issued in 1347 by King Casimir the Great, which unified the legal system in Lesser Poland and laid the foundations for the development of Polish legislation.

January 1, 1362

Conquest of Podolia by Casimir the Great

Casimir the Great, the last king of the Piast dynasty, made a strategic conquest of Podolia in the 1360s. The military campaign, culminating in the capture of Kamienets-Podolsky in 1362, significantly strengthened Poland's position in the east. The incorporation of this region ensured control over important trade routes and created a barrier against Tatar invasions.

May 12, 1364

Founding of the Krakow Academy

The Krakow Academy, founded by King Casimir the Great on May 12, 1364, was the second university in Central Europe. The institution was established in response to Poland's growing educational needs and aimed to educate the country's intellectual elite. It consisted of three faculties: Liberal Arts, Law, and Medicine.

September 22, 1364

Congress of Kraków

The Congress of Kraków in 1364 was the largest diplomatic event of medieval Poland, organized by King Casimir the Great. The meeting was attended by the most important monarchs of Central Europe, including Emperor Charles IV and King Louis I of Hungary. The event lasted five days and significantly influenced the balance of power in the region.

January 1, 1366

Conquest of Red Ruthenia by Casimir the Great

The conquest of Red Ruthenia by Casimir the Great was one of the most significant events in 14th-century Polish history. Between 1340-1366, the king systematically incorporated the wealthy Ruthenian lands into the Kingdom of Poland, including the strategically located Lviv. The campaign ended with the treaty of 1366, which ultimately confirmed Polish rule over this territory.

January 1, 1366

Annexation of Galicia-Volhynia to Poland

The annexation of Galicia-Volhynia (Ruthenian lands) by Casimir the Great in 1366 was one of the most significant events in medieval Polish history. This strategic move significantly expanded the state's territory, enriched it with new natural resources, and opened new trade routes. This event was the culmination of a long-term process of territorial expansion to the east.

November 17, 1370

Coronation of Louis I of Hungary

Louis I of Hungary, son of Charles Robert of Anjou and Elizabeth of Poland, was crowned King of Poland on November 17, 1370, at Wawel Cathedral. This event initiated the personal union between Poland and Hungary and brought significant changes to Poland's political system, including the famous Privilege of Koszyce in 1374.

November 17, 1370

Louis I of Hungary becomes King of Poland

On November 17, 1370, Louis I of Hungary was crowned King of Poland at Wawel Cathedral. This was made possible through succession agreements with Casimir the Great, who had no male heir. This event initiated a personal union between Poland and Hungary, creating the largest state entity in Central Europe at that time.