Władysław III of Poland

King of Poland and Hungary

Władysław III of Poland - Leaders & Politicians born 1424
Born

1424
601 years ago

Died
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Leaders & Politicians

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Poland

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Ruled as King of Poland from 1434 until death in 1444. Succeeded his father, Władysław II Jagiełło, and also reigned as King of Hungary. His reign was marked by military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire, culminating in the Battle of Varna where he died fighting. His untimely death led to a power vacuum in Hungary and shifted the balance of power in the region.

Led Polish forces in the Battle of Varna

Took the throne of Hungary as a child

Served as a pawn in regional politics

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