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Casimir IV Jagiellon
King of Poland (1447–1492) and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1440–1492) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Casimir IV (Casimir Andrew Jagiellon; Polish: Kazimierz Andrzej Jagiellończyk [kaˈʑimjɛʂ jaɡʲɛ(l)ˈlɔj̃t͡ʂɨk] ⓘ; Lithuanian: Kazimieras Jogailaitisⓘ; 30 November 1427 – 7 June 1492)[1] was Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1440 and King of Poland from 1447 until his death in 1492. He was one of the most active Polish-Lithuanian rulers; under him, Poland defeated the Teutonic Knights in the Thirteen Years' War and recovered Pomerania.
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Casimir IV | |||||
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Grand Duke of Lithuania | |||||
Reign | 29 June 1440 – 7 June 1492 | ||||
Coronation | 29 June 1440 in Vilnius Cathedral | ||||
Predecessor | Sigismund Kęstutaitis | ||||
Successor | Alexander I Jagiellon | ||||
King of Poland | |||||
Reign | 25 June 1447 – 7 June 1492 | ||||
Coronation | 25 June 1447 in Wawel Cathedral | ||||
Predecessor | Władysław III | ||||
Successor | John I Albert | ||||
Born | 30 November 1427 Kraków, Poland | ||||
Died | 7 June 1492(1492-06-07) (aged 64) Old Grodno Castle | ||||
Burial | Wawel Cathedral, Kraków | ||||
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Dynasty | Jagiellon | ||||
Father | Władysław II Jagiełło | ||||
Mother | Sophia of Halshany |
The Jagiellonian dynasty became one of the leading royal houses in Europe. The great triumph of his reign was bringing Prussia under Polish rule.[2] The rule of Casimir corresponded to the age of "new monarchies" in western Europe. By the 15th century, Poland had narrowed the distance separating it from Western Europe and became a significant power in international relations. The demand for raw materials and semi-finished goods stimulated trade, producing a positive balance, and contributed to the growth of crafts and mining in the entire country.[3] He was a recipient of the English Order of the Garter (KG), the highest order of chivalry and the most prestigious honour in England.
Following Casimir's death in 1492, John I Albert succeeded him as King of Poland, and Alexander Jagiellon was proclaimed Grand Duke of Lithuania.[4]