Events with tag - Piast Dynasty

March 1000

Congress of Gniezno

The Congress of Gniezno was one of the most important events in medieval Polish history. In the year 1000, Bolesław the Brave and Emperor Otto III, along with their entourage of church and secular dignitaries, met in Gniezno. This event led to the establishment of an independent Polish church organization and significantly strengthened Poland's position in Europe.

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 1, 1039

Return of Casimir the Restorer to the Polish throne

In 1039, Casimir I the Restorer, son of Mieszko II and Richeza, returned from exile to Poland, beginning the process of rebuilding and unifying the state after a period of deep crisis. Supported by Emperor Henry III and Kievan Rus, he gradually regained control over Lesser Poland, Greater Poland, Masovia, and Silesia. His reign brought stability to the country through administrative, economic, and ecclesiastical reforms.

January 1, 1138

Testament of Bolesław III Wrymouth

Bolesław III Wrymouth's Testament of 1138 introduced the principle of seniority and divided the Polish state among the ruler's sons. This event initiated the period of feudal fragmentation in Poland, which lasted almost 200 years and ended with the coronation of Władysław the Elbow-high in 1320. This decision significantly influenced the fate of medieval Poland.

April 9, 1241

Battle of Legnica

The Battle of Legnica on April 9, 1241, was one of the most significant events in medieval Polish history. In this battle, Polish forces under the command of Duke Henry II the Pious resisted the Mongol invasion of Europe. Despite the defeat and death of the duke, the battle contributed to slowing down the Mongol expansion westward across the continent.

December 13, 1270

Henry IV Probus ascends the Wrocław throne

Henry IV Probus, son of Henry III the White, assumed power in the Duchy of Wrocław at the age of 13. This event marked the beginning of a dynamic development period for Wrocław and the entire region. The young duke introduced numerous administrative and economic reforms that transformed Wrocław into one of the most important trading centers in medieval Europe.

June 26, 1295

Coronation of Przemysł II

The coronation of Przemysł II as King of Poland at Gniezno Cathedral on June 26, 1295, was a pivotal moment in Polish history. This event ended the period of feudal fragmentation and initiated the process of unifying Polish lands. The coronation ceremony, conducted by Archbishop Jakub Świnka, restored Poland's status as a kingdom after more than 150 years.

February 8, 1296

Death of Przemysł II

On February 8, 1296, in Rogoźno, King Przemysł II of Poland, the last ruler from the Greater Poland line of the Piast dynasty, was murdered. The assassination was carried out as a result of a conspiracy involving the Margraves of Brandenburg and members of the Nałęcz and Zaremba noble families. This event ended the attempt to unify the Polish state and initiated a long-lasting political crisis.

October 1, 1306

Ladislaus Takes Control of Kraków

In October 1306, Władysław the Short (Ladislaus I of Poland) assumed power in Kraków after the death of the last Přemyslid, Wenceslaus III. This breakthrough event initiated the process of unifying Polish lands, which led to Ladislaus's coronation as King of Poland in 1320.

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.

January 20, 1320

Unification of Poland by Władysław the Elbow-high

The unification of Poland by Władysław the Elbow-high was a turning point in Polish history. After nearly 200 years of feudal fragmentation, this prince managed to unite the fragmented Polish lands into one kingdom. The unification process culminated in the coronation of Władysław the Elbow-high as King of Poland on January 20, 1320, in Wawel Cathedral.

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.

February 1, 1331

John of Luxembourg's Invasion of Lesser Poland

In February 1331, Czech forces under the command of John of Luxembourg launched an invasion of Lesser Poland. The 20,000-strong Czech army attempted to capture Kraków, but the 3,000-strong garrison under the command of Władysław the Elbow-high successfully defended the city. The invasion ended in failure for the invaders but caused significant damage to the region.

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.

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.

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 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 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.