{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6761256ff444544373f2f68a/695e38ca154465cd6055b619?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jadwiga of Poland - A Female King","description":"<p>Jadwiga of Poland was a woman, but she ruled with the title of King. Although short lived, her reign is seen as a pivotal one in the history of Poland as it ushered in an age of increasing wealth and military might. Known for her diplomatic skills and ability to negotiate, Jadwiga was beloved by her people and venerated by her church.</p><p><br></p><p>Sources/Further Reading</p><p>Halecki, Oskar: A History of Poland</p><p>Zamoyski, Adam: Poland, A History</p><p>Kellogg, Charlotte: Jadwiga, Polands Great Queen</p><p>Wikipedia: Jadwiga of Poland&nbsp;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jadwiga_of_Poland#Holiness</p><p>Ogrodnik-Fujcik, Katarzyna: The Four Great-Grandaughters of King Ladislaus the Elbow High <a href=\"https://historytheinterestingbits.com/tag/jadwiga-of-poland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://historytheinterestingbits.com/tag/jadwiga-of-poland/</a></p><p>Encyclopedia.com: Jadwiga <a href=\"https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/jadwiga-1374-1399\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/jadwiga-1374-1399</a></p><p>A Young Girl And A Mighty Queen: The Exceptional Jadwiga of Anjou - An interview With Prof Tomasz Graf</p><p><a href=\"https://polishhistory.pl/a-young-girl-and-a-mighty-queen-the-exceptional-jadwiga-of-anjou/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://polishhistory.pl/a-young-girl-and-a-mighty-queen-the-exceptional-jadwiga-of-anjou/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Matilda’s Top Women in History"}