# Jan Długosz completes his Annals (1480)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1480-jan-dlugosz-completes-his-annals
Location: Kraków

Historian Jan Długosz completed his monumental Annals of the Kingdom of Poland, the chief source for Polish medieval history. 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 (1480), the governing authority was Casimir IV Jagiellon (King of Poland). Won the Thirteen Years' War, regaining Pomerelia and Warmia, and placed his sons on the thrones of Bohemia and Hungary. Jan Długosz completes his Annals mattered because cultural achievements helped preserve and define Polish identity and influence beyond its borders. 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
Jan Długosz completes his Annals mattered because cultural achievements helped preserve and define Polish identity and influence beyond its borders.

Ruler at the time: [Casimir IV Jagiellon](https://poland-history.com/rulers/casimir-iv-jagiellon)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Jan Długosz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_D%C5%82ugosz)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Jan Długosz completes his Annals](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Jan+D%C5%82ugosz+completes+his+Annals)
- [Wikipedia — Jagiellonian dynasty (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagiellonian_dynasty)