Kingdom of Poland (1385-1569) facts for kids
The Kingdom of Poland of the Jagiellons lasted from 1385 to 1569. It was created by the accession of Wladislaus II Jagiełło, Grand Duke of Lithuania, to the Polish throne in 1386. The Union of Krewo united Poland and Lithuania into one monarchy. The union was confirmed but also transformed by the Union of Lublin in 1569, which was shortly followed by the end of the Jagiellon dynasty that had ruled Poland for two centuries.
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Voivodeships of the Commonwealth of the Two Nations
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Map showing voivodeships of the Commonwealth of the Two Nations
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The Crown and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1386–1434
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The Spiš (Zips) region. Light blue and green areas show the pawned territories, red line shows current borders, yellow former border between then Hungary and Poland and the black borders between counties
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In Spanish: Corona del Reino de Polonia para niños
