# Death of Queen Jadwiga (1399)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1399-death-of-queen-jadwiga
Location: Kraków

Jadwiga died after childbirth, leaving her jewels to re-found the Kraków Academy; Jagiełło continued to rule alone. 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 (17 July 1399), 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. Death of Queen Jadwiga mattered because religion shaped Polish identity, culture and the country's place in Europe. 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
Death of Queen Jadwiga mattered because religion shaped Polish identity, culture and the country's place in Europe.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Jadwiga of Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jadwiga_of_Poland)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Death of Queen Jadwiga](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Death+of+Queen+Jadwiga)
- [Wikipedia — Jagiellonian dynasty (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagiellonian_dynasty)