Events with tag - Monarchy

January 1, 1479 BC

Hatshepsut Becomes Egypt's Female Pharaoh

In 1478 BCE, Queen Hatshepsut ascended to the throne of ancient Egypt following the death of her husband Thutmose II, becoming one of history's most remarkable female pharaohs. Initially serving as regent for her young stepson Thutmose III, she gradually assumed full pharaonic powers.

January 1, 1459 BC

Thutmose III Becomes Sole Ruler of Egypt

In 1458 BCE, Thutmose III assumed complete control of ancient Egypt following the death of his stepmother and co-regent Hatshepsut, marking the beginning of one of Egypt's most successful reigns. He would go on to lead 17 military campaigns and establish Egypt's largest empire.

January 1, 1280 BC

Ramesses II Becomes Pharaoh

At the age of 25, Ramesses II ascended to the throne of ancient Egypt following the death of his father Seti I, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most remarkable reigns in Egyptian history.

January 1, 1280 BC

Ramesses II Becomes Pharaoh

Ramesses II ascends to the throne of Egypt at age 25, becoming the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty following the death of his father Seti I. His coronation marks the beginning of one of the longest and most prosperous reigns in Egyptian history.

January 1, 52 BC

Cleopatra VII Becomes Queen of Egypt

Cleopatra VII ascended to the Egyptian throne at age 18, becoming co-ruler with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII. This marked the beginning of one of history's most remarkable reigns and established her as the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.

April 18, 1025

Coronation of Bolesław the Brave

The coronation of Bolesław the Brave as the first King of Poland, which took place on April 18, 1025, at the Gniezno Cathedral, was a pivotal moment in Polish history. This event symbolically marked the birth of Polish statehood and significantly strengthened Poland's position in the international arena. The coronation was the culmination of Bolesław's years-long efforts to strengthen Poland's position and gain independence from the German Empire.

January 20, 1320

Coronation of Władysław I the Elbow-high

The coronation of Władysław I the Elbow-high as King of Poland at Wawel Cathedral on January 20, 1320, was a pivotal event in Polish history. This ceremony ended the period of feudal fragmentation and symbolically united Polish lands under one scepter. This event restored the institution of the Kingdom of Poland after nearly 200 years of interruption.

April 25, 1333

Coronation of Casimir III the Great

On April 25, 1333, Casimir III the Great was crowned King of Poland at Wawel Cathedral in Kraków. This was a turning point in Polish history, marking the beginning of a period of prosperity and development for the country. Casimir III the Great, the last king of the Piast dynasty, assumed the throne after the death of his father, Władysław I the Elbow-high.

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.

November 5, 1370

Death of Casimir III the Great

On November 5, 1370, Casimir III the Great, the last Polish king of the Piast dynasty, died in Krakow. His death was caused by injuries sustained from falling off a horse while hunting in Przyszow. This event marked the end of Poland's Golden Age and the Piast dynasty's reign, opening a new chapter in the country's history under the Angevin rule.

November 5, 1370

Death of Casimir the Great

Casimir III the Great, the last king of Poland from the Piast dynasty, died on November 5, 1370, in Cracow due to injuries sustained from falling off a horse while hunting. His death marked the end of the 400-year reign of the Piast dynasty on the Polish throne.

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.

September 17, 1374

Privilege of Košice

The Privilege of Košice from September 17, 1374, was a landmark document in medieval Polish history, issued by King Louis of Hungary in Košice. This document significantly changed the relationship between the monarch and the nobility, granting the latter numerous privileges, including tax exemptions and legal guarantees. This event laid the foundation for the development of noble democracy and the later political system of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

March 4, 1386

Coronation of Władysław Jagiełło

On March 4, 1386, the coronation of Władysław Jagiełło as King of Poland took place at Wawel Cathedral. This event initiated the Jagiellon dynasty and led to the creation of the Polish-Lithuanian Union, one of the largest states in medieval Europe.

September 14, 1454

Cerekwica-Nieszawa Privilege

The Cerekwica-Nieszawa Privilege was issued by King Casimir IV Jagiellon in 1454. This document significantly limited royal power in favor of the nobility, introducing, among others, a ban on imposing new taxes without the consent of local parliaments and the principle of personal inviolability of nobles.

January 22, 1718

King George I Becomes South Sea Company Governor

King George I was appointed Governor of the South Sea Company in 1718, marking a significant moment that led to one of history's most notorious financial scandals. His appointment initially brought unprecedented growth but ultimately contributed to the devastating South Sea Bubble crash of 1720.