Events with tag - Middle Ages

January 1, 1241

Congress of Wolbórz

The Congress of Wolbórz was a groundbreaking political event in 1241, during which the Piast princes made crucial decisions regarding the defense of the country against the approaching Mongol invasion. The meeting took place in Wolbórz, the seat of the Kuyavian bishops.

June 15, 1289

Battle of Siewierz

The Battle of Siewierz in 1289 was a crucial military confrontation between the forces of Henry IV Probus and Władysław the Elbow-high for dominance over Silesian and Lesser Poland territories. The battle involved approximately 5,500 warriors, with casualties on both sides amounting to about 1,400 fallen soldiers.

July 15, 1410

Battle of Grunwald

One of the largest battles of medieval Europe, fought on July 15, 1410, between Polish-Lithuanian forces under the command of King Władysław Jagiełło and the Teutonic Order army. It ended with a great victory for the Polish-Lithuanian forces and the death of the Teutonic Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen.

October 10, 1410

Battle of Koronowo

The Battle of Koronowo was a significant armed clash between Polish forces under the command of Sędziwój of Ostroróg and the Teutonic forces led by Michael Küchmeister von Sternberg. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Poles, who captured 50 Teutonic knights and seized 26 order banners.

November 10, 1444

Battle of Varna

The Battle of Varna (November 10, 1444) was a decisive clash between Christian forces led by the King of Poland and Hungary Władysław III Warneński and the Ottoman army of Sultan Murad II. Ending in the defeat of Christian forces and the death of the young king, it significantly influenced the balance of power in Central-Eastern Europe.

September 17, 1462

Battle of Świecino

The Battle of Świecino (September 17, 1462) was a crucial engagement during the Thirteen Years' War, in which Polish forces under the command of Piotr Dunin defeated the Teutonic forces led by Fritz von Raveneck. This victory significantly weakened the position of the Teutonic Order in Pomerelia.