Alexander Jagiellon

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
Person human Q53450
Alexander Jagiellon
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Alexander Jagiellon

Summary

Alexander Jagiellon is a human[1]. Born in Kraków[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1460[3]. He died in Vilnius[4]. He died on August 19, 1506[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Jagiellon was born in Kraków[2].
  • Alexander Jagiellon passed away in Vilnius[4].
  • Alexander Jagiellon was born on August 5, 1460[3].
  • Alexander Jagiellon was born on August 5, 1461[8].
  • Alexander Jagiellon died on August 19, 1506[5].
  • Burial took place at Vilnius Cathedral[9].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's father was Casimir IV Jagiellon[10].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's mother was Elisabeth of Habsburg[11].
  • Alexander Jagiellon was married to Helena of Moscow[12].
  • Alexander Jagiellon held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Lithuania[13].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's professions included sovereign[6].
  • Alexander Jagiellon held the position of King of Poland[14].
  • Alexander Jagiellon received the Golden Rose[15].
  • Alexander Jagiellon is recorded as male[16].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's family is recorded as Jagiellonian dynasty[18].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's noble title is recorded as Grand Duke of Lithuania[19].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's Commons category is recorded as Alexander of Poland[20].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's given name is recorded as Aleksander[21].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alexander of Poland[22].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[25].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[26].
  • Alexander Jagiellon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Jagiellon was born in Kraków[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 5, 1460[3] and August 5, 1461[8]. His father was Casimir IV Jagiellon[10]. His mother was Elisabeth of Habsburg[11].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Jagiellon worked as a sovereign[6]. He held the position of King of Poland[14].

Recognition

Alexander Jagiellon received the Golden Rose[15].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Jagiellon's spouses was Helena of Moscow[12].

Death and Burial

Alexander Jagiellon died on August 19, 1506[5]. He died in Vilnius[4]. He is buried at Vilnius Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Alexander Jagiellon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (230 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Jagiellon born?

Born in Kraków[2], Alexander Jagiellon…

Where did Alexander Jagiellon die?

Alexander Jagiellon passed away in Vilnius[4].

Who were Alexander Jagiellon's parents?

Alexander Jagiellon's father was Casimir IV Jagiellon[10]. Alexander Jagiellon's mother was Elisabeth of Habsburg[11].

Who was Alexander Jagiellon married to?

Alexander Jagiellon's spouses include Helena of Moscow[12].

What did Alexander Jagiellon do for work?

Alexander Jagiellon worked as sovereign[6].

What awards did Alexander Jagiellon receive?

Honors received include Golden Rose[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija Online. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija Online. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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