Jagiello

Jagiello is a Polish noble family that played a significant role in Polish history, particularly during the Jagiellonian dynasty. The family's name is derived from the village of Jagiellonka, located near Kraków. The Jagiellonian dynasty, which ruled Poland from 1386 to 1572, is named after the family. The dynasty was marked by significant territorial expansion and cultural development, including the adoption of the Latin alphabet and the introduction of the Gothic style in architecture.

The Jagiellonian dynasty began with Władysław II Jagiełło, who was elected King of Poland in 1386. He was the first Grand Duke of Lithuania and the first King of Poland to adopt the title of King of Lithuania. Władysław II Jagiełło's reign was characterized by the Union of Krewo, which united the Polish and Lithuanian states under a single ruler. This union was a significant step towards the formation of a unified Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The Jagiellonian dynasty continued with Władysław II Jagiełło's son, Władysław III, who ruled from 1434 to 1444. Władysław III's reign was marked by the Battle of Varna, where he was defeated by the Ottoman Empire. The dynasty also included Casimir IV, who ruled from 1447 to 1492, and Sigismund I the Old, who ruled from 1506 to 1548. Sigismund I's reign was marked by the introduction of the Reformation in Poland and the signing of the Union of Lublin, which created the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The Jagiellonian dynasty ended with Sigismund II Augustus, who ruled from 1548 to 1572. Sigismund II Augustus's reign was marked by the Livonian War and the Polish-Swedish War. The Jagiellonian dynasty is considered one of the most significant periods in Polish history, marked by territorial expansion, cultural development, and the formation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.