Casimir IV Jagiellon
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Summary
Casimir IV Jagiellon was born on November 30, 1427[1], in Kraków[2]. He died on June 7, 1492[3], in Hrodna[4]. He worked as a sovereign[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,790 views/month, #6,894 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wawel Cathedral[7]
- Father: Władysław II Jagiełło[8]
- Mother: Sophia of Halshany[9]
- Spouse: Elisabeth of Habsburg[10]
- Child: Vladislaus II of Bohemia and Hungary[11], Hedwig Jagiellon, Duchess of Bavaria[12], Saint Casimir[13], John I Albert[14], Alexander Jagiellon[15], Sigismund I the Old[16], Barbara Jagiellon[17], Sophia Jagiellon, Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach[18], Anna Jagiellon[19], Frederick Jagiellon[20], Elisabeth Jagiellon[21], Elizabeth Jagellon[22], Elizabeth Jagiellon[23]
- Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Lithuania[24], Kingdom of Poland[25]
- Position held: King of Poland[26], Grand Duke of Lithuania[27]
- Notable work: Casimir's Code[28]
- Award received: Golden Rose[29], Knight of the Garter[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Family: Jagiellonian dynasty[32]
- Noble title: Grand Duke of Lithuania[33], King of Poland[34]
- Commons category: Casimir IV Jagiellon[35]
- Given name: Kazimierz[36], Andrzej[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Casimir IV Jagiellon[38]
- Described by source: Vlastenský slovník historický[39], Regesta Imperii XIII[40], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[42], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[44], Ruthenian[45]
- Name in native language: Kazimierz Jagiellończyk[46]
- Different from: Q108167526[47]
- Sibling: Władysław III of Poland[48], Hedwig Jagiellon[49], Elizabeth Bonifacia of Poland[50]
Why It Matters
Casimir IV Jagiellon has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include Casimir's Code[53], a code of law[54], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[55], founded in 1468[56].
FAQs
Where was Casimir IV Jagiellon born?
Casimir IV Jagiellon's place of birth was Kraków[2].
Where did Casimir IV Jagiellon die?
Casimir IV Jagiellon passed away in Hrodna[4].
Who were Casimir IV Jagiellon's parents?
Casimir IV Jagiellon's father was Władysław II Jagiełło[8]. Casimir IV Jagiellon's mother was Sophia of Halshany[9].
Who was Casimir IV Jagiellon married to?
Casimir IV Jagiellon's spouses include Elisabeth of Habsburg[10].
What did Casimir IV Jagiellon do for work?
Casimir IV Jagiellon worked as a sovereign[5].
What awards did Casimir IV Jagiellon receive?
Honors received include Golden Rose[29] and Knight of the Garter[30].