Events with tag - Władysław The Elbow-high

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.

November 13, 1308

Capture of Gdańsk by the Teutonic Knights

On November 13, 1308, the Teutonic Order seized Gdańsk, carrying out a massacre of its inhabitants. This event, known as the Gdańsk massacre, led to the Order taking control of the city for the next 150 years and fundamentally changed the balance of power in the Pomeranian region.

May 14, 1311

Vogt Albert's Rebellion

One of the most important bourgeois uprisings in medieval Poland, which broke out in Kraków in 1311. The rebellion was led by Vogt Albert, who, along with German burghers, attempted to take control of the city and gain independence from the rule of Władysław the Elbow-high.

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.

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.