# Neminem captivabimus (1430)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1430-neminem-captivabimus
Location: Jedlnia

The privilege of Jedlnia and Kraków guaranteed nobles would not be imprisoned without a court sentence. 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 (1430), 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. Neminem captivabimus mattered because it defined rights and institutions that shaped Polish government and society. 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
Neminem captivabimus mattered because it defined rights and institutions that shaped Polish government and society.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Neminem captivabimus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neminem_captivabimus)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Neminem captivabimus](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Neminem+captivabimus)
- [Wikipedia — Jagiellonian dynasty (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagiellonian_dynasty)