Historical Events tagged with "Piast dynasty"

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Politics & Government

Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek Crowned King of Poland

January 20th, 1320 705 years ago

Wladyslaw Lokietek was crowned King of Poland at the Wawel Cathedral in Kraków, marking the unification of the Polish state after a period of fragmentation. The coronation followed years of Duke Wladyslaw's efforts to reclaim his family's heritage and rights to the throne, amidst various conflicts and a fragmented noble landscape. The ceremony symbolized not only his ascendancy but also a hopeful restoration of centralized rule in Poland, paving the way for a stronger national identity.

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