# Nihil novi (1505)

URL: https://poland-history.com/timeline/1505-nihil-novi
Location: Radom
Categories: main-event

The Sejm at Radom adopted the Nihil novi constitution: nothing new could be enacted without the consent of both chambers, founding the Noble Democracy. 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 (1505), the governing authority was Alexander Jagiellon (King of Poland). Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland who approved the Nihil novi constitution in 1505. Nihil novi mattered because it laid down fundamental rules for the state and became a lasting reference point in Polish political tradition. 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
Nihil novi mattered because it laid down fundamental rules for the state and became a lasting reference point in Polish political tradition.

Ruler at the time: [Alexander Jagiellon](https://poland-history.com/rulers/alexander-jagiellon)

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