Judith of Swabia Archives - History of Royal Women

Lost Kingdoms – Kingdom of Poland

April 16, 2018 Moniek 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]

Lost Kingdoms – Kingdom of Hungary (Part 1)

February 12, 2018 Moniek 0

The Kingdom of Hungary has a long history and emerged from the principality of Hungary in the year 1000 with the coronation of King Stephen I of Hungary. He reigned until 1038 with Gisela of Bavaria by his side. They had one son, who died at the age of 24 while boar-hunting. He left no [read more]