Hedwig of Cieszyn

Polish princess, mother of King John I of Hungary
Person human Q601993
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Hedwig of Cieszyn

Summary

Hedwig of Cieszyn is a human[1]. She was born on January 1, 1469[2]. She died in Trenčín Castle[3]. She died on April 6, 1521[4]. She worked as an aristocrat[5] and patron of the arts[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hedwig of Cieszyn died in Trenčín Castle[3].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn was born on January 1, 1469[2].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn died on April 6, 1521[4].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn's father was Przemysław II, Duke of Cieszyn[8].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn's mother was Anna of Warsaw[9].
  • Among Hedwig of Cieszyn's spouses was Stephen Zápolya[10].
  • A child of Hedwig of Cieszyn was John Zápolya[11].
  • A child of Hedwig of Cieszyn was Barbara Zápolya[12].
  • A child of Hedwig of Cieszyn was György Zápolya[13].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian union[14].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn held citizenship in Kingdom of Hungary[15].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn worked as an aristocrat[5].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn worked as a patron of the arts[6].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn's field of work was art patronage[16].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn is recorded as female[17].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn's family is recorded as Piasts of Teschen[19].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn's noble title is recorded as princess[20].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn's given name is recorded as Jadwiga[21].
  • Hedwig of Cieszyn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[22].

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Origins and Family

Hedwig of Cieszyn was born on January 1, 1469[2]. Her father was Przemysław II, Duke of Cieszyn[8]. Her mother was Anna of Warsaw[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[5] and patron of the arts[6]. Hedwig of Cieszyn's field of work was art patronage[16].

Personal Life

Hedwig of Cieszyn was married to Stephen Zápolya[10]. Children include John Zápolya[11], a monarch[23], 1487–1540[24], of Hungary[25]; Barbara Zápolya[12], a consort[26], 1495–1515[27]; and György Zápolya[13], a military leader[28], 1488–1526[29], of Kingdom of Hungary[30].

Death and Burial

Hedwig of Cieszyn died on April 6, 1521[4]. She passed away in Trenčín Castle[3].

Why It Matters

Hedwig of Cieszyn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where did Hedwig of Cieszyn die?

Hedwig of Cieszyn passed away in Trenčín Castle[3].

Who were Hedwig of Cieszyn's parents?

Hedwig of Cieszyn's father was Przemysław II, Duke of Cieszyn[8]. Hedwig of Cieszyn's mother was Anna of Warsaw[9].

Who was Hedwig of Cieszyn married to?

Hedwig of Cieszyn's spouses include Stephen Zápolya[10].

What did Hedwig of Cieszyn do for work?

Hedwig of Cieszyn worked as aristocrat[5] and patron of the arts[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . genealogics.org. genealogics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work art patronage
    Child John Zápolya, Barbara Zápolya, György Zápolya
    Mother Anna of Warsaw
    Occupation aristocrat, patron of the arts
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