Anna Jagiellon

Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania

Anna Jagiellon - Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania
Born

October 18th, 1523
501 years ago

Died

September 9th, 1596
428 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

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Born into the Jagiellonian dynasty, Anna Jagiellon served as Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania. As the daughter of Sigismund I, she married Duke Albrecht of Prussia, impacting the political landscape of Central Europe. Her reign was marked by efforts to maintain peace and stability among rival factions in the region. She played a significant role in the governance of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, particularly during the periods of her husband's absences.

Served as Queen of Poland from 1556 to 1596

Influenced the politics of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

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