# Władysław II Jagiełło crowned King (1386)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1386-wladyslaw-ii-jagiello-crowned-king
Location: Kraków
Categories: ruler-change

Baptised as Władysław and married to Jadwiga, Jogaila was crowned King of Poland, founding the Jagiellonian dynasty. Within the broader Jagiellonian Age period: The union with Lithuania created one of Europe's largest states. Victory over the Teutonic Order, the rise of noble democracy and a brilliant Renaissance culture marked the Jagiellonian golden age. At this point in the timeline (4 March 1386), the governing authority was Władysław II Jagiełło (King of Poland). Grand Duke of Lithuania who became King of Poland, Christianised Lithuania and defeated the Teutonic Order at Grunwald. Władysław II Jagiełło crowned King mattered because succession and legitimacy shaped alliances, institutions and the direction of state policy. The event is placed here so readers can follow it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion and culture across Polish history.

## Why it matters
Władysław II Jagiełło crowned King mattered because succession and legitimacy shaped alliances, institutions and the direction of state policy.

Ruler at the time: [Władysław II Jagiełło](https://poland-history.com/rulers/wladyslaw-ii-jagiello)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Władysław II Jagiełło](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C5%82adys%C5%82aw_II_Jagie%C5%82%C5%82o)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Władysław II Jagiełło crowned King](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=W%C5%82adys%C5%82aw+II+Jagie%C5%82%C5%82o+crowned+King)
- [Wikipedia — Jagiellonian dynasty (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagiellonian_dynasty)