Władysław I the Elbow-high

King of Poland (1260-1333)
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Władysław I the Elbow-high
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Summary

Władysław I the Elbow-high was born on January 1, 1260[1], in Kuyavia[2]. He died on March 2, 1333[3], in Kraków[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,516 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: January 1, 1333[8]
  • Place of burial: Wawel Cathedral[9]
  • Father: Casimir I of Kuyavia[10]
  • Mother: Euphrosyne of Opole[11]
  • Spouse: Hedwig of Kalisz[12]
  • Child: Kunigunde of Poland[13], Casimir III the Great[14], Elizabeth of Poland, Queen of Hungary[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Poland[16]
  • Field of work: politics[17], government[18]
  • Position held: King of Poland[19]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Family: Piast dynasty[22], Piasts of Kuyavia[23]
  • Noble title: duke[24]
  • Commons category: Wladislaus I of Poland[25]
  • Given name: Władysław[26]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Wladislaus I of Poland[27]
  • Commons gallery: Ladislaus I of Poland[28]
  • Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/l/ladislao_i.htm[29]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[30], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Sláma: Dějiny Těšínska (1889)[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[33]
  • Present in work: Kazimierz Wielki[34]
  • Nickname: the Short[35], Łokietek[36], the Elbow-high[37]
  • Name in native language: Władysław I Łokietek[38]
  • Sibling: Euphemia of Kuyavia[39], Casimir II of Łęczyca[40], Ziemomysł of Kuyavia[41], Siemowit, Duke of Kuyavia-Brieg[42], Leszek II the Black[43]
  • Social classification: noble[44]

Why It Matters

Władysław I the Elbow-high has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Władysław I the Elbow-high born?

Władysław I the Elbow-high's place of birth was Kuyavia[2].

Where did Władysław I the Elbow-high die?

Władysław I the Elbow-high passed away in Kraków[4].

Who were Władysław I the Elbow-high's parents?

Władysław I the Elbow-high's father was Casimir I of Kuyavia[10]. Władysław I the Elbow-high's mother was Euphrosyne of Opole[11].

Who was Władysław I the Elbow-high married to?

Władysław I the Elbow-high's spouses include Hedwig of Kalisz[12].

What did Władysław I the Elbow-high do for work?

Władysław I the Elbow-high worked as a politician[5] and monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Q24366912. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Q24366912. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Q24366912. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] ↑ . Q24366912. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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