Aldona of Lithuania Archives - History of Royal Women

Aldona Anna of Lithuania – The Pagan-born Queen of Poland

March 21, 2019 CaraBeth 0

In the 14th century, it was common for Christian European royalty to arrange marriages with other ruling Christian families. But in 1325, Wladyslaw I of Poland wanted to ally with Lithuania, still a pagan country. He decided to marry his son and heir, Casimir, to a daughter of Lithuania’s pagan Grand Duke, Gediminas. Background In [read more]

Lost Kingdoms – Kingdom of Poland

April 16, 2018 Moniek Bloks 0

The Kingdom of Poland existed several times throughout history. The first Kingdom of Poland from 1025 to 1385. In 1000, Poland was recognised as a state during the Congress of Gniezo by the Holy Roman Empire and the Pope. Duke Boleslaus I the Brave of Poland became its first King in 1025. Boleslaus was married four [read more]