Events with tag - Polish Unification

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.

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

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.