Anna of Celje

queen consort of Poland

Anna of Celje - queen consort of Poland
Born

1386
639 years ago

Died

May 21st, 1416
609 years ago — 30 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

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Born in the late 14th century, this individual served as queen consort of Poland through marriage to Władysław II Jagiełło. The marriage to Jagiełło in 1402 strengthened political ties between Poland and the region of Celje. As queen consort, she played a role in the royal court and the governance of the kingdom until her death in 1416.

Married Władysław II Jagiełło in 1402

Strengthened political ties between Poland and Celje

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