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Depiction of Jadwiga based on historical sources and seals, by Marcello Bacciarelli

Jadwiga (Polish: [jadˈviɡa] ⓘ; 1373 or 1374 – 17 July 1399), also known as Hedwig (from German) and in Hungarian: Hedvig, was the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Poland, as well its last hereditary ruler. She reigned from 16 October 1384 until her death. Born in Buda, she was the youngest daughter of Louis I of Hungary and Poland, and his wife, Elizabeth of Bosnia. (Full article...)


Attributes: Royal dress and shoes, apron full of roses
Patronage: Queens; united Europe
See also: Szymon of Lipnica, Bartholomew of Braga

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