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Why was Jadwiga of Poland crowned as King rather than Queen?

Question #152257. Asked by Thesuperyoshi.
Last updated Oct 16 2025.
Originally posted Oct 16 2025 1:20 PM.

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Born in 1373 or 1374, Jadwiga was the daughter of Louis I of Hungary and Elisabeth of Bosnia, making her a member of the powerful Angevin dynasty. Her father's death in 1382 left the Kingdom of Poland without a ruler, and at just ten years old, Jadwiga was chosen by the Polish nobility to ascend the throne. To solidify her authority, she was crowned as rex Poloniae (King of Poland) rather than queen, emphasizing her sovereignty in a male-dominated era.

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