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Rulers

Władysław I Łokietek

1260 - 1333 · King of Poland · b. in Kuyavia

Partly confirmed

King of Poland from 1320 to 1333

Władysław I Łokietek, in English known as the "Elbow-high" or Ladislaus the Short, was King of Poland from 1320 to 1333, and duke of several of the provinces and principalities in the preceding years. He was a member of the royal Piast dynasty, the son of Duke Casimir I of Kuyavia, and great-grandson of High-Duke Casimir II the Just.

Key achievements

  • 01United the Kingdom of Poland
  • 02Crowned king in 1320
  • 03Father of Casimir the Great

Note on data: The year of birth is approximate; the birthplace is given only at the regional level.

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