Anna of Celje
queen consort of Poland
Born
1386
640 years ago
Died
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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