Władysław III of Poland
King of Poland and Hungary
Born
1424
602 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
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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