Historical calendar: April 25, 1333 – Kazimierz the large King of Poland

Historical calendar: anniversary of the coronation of Kazimierz III. This ruler did not have easy at the beginning of his reign, but passed the 5 - regulation test. It was worse in his individual life.

Today in our calendar we will look at the circumstances of the change on the throne after the death of King Elbow.

When Władysław Łokietek died on 2 March 1333, many of the nobles had concerns about his son's accession to the Polish throne. The young man was seen as a alternatively weak candidate for the king's crown. Many considered him a coward, as well as an affairer who was more curious in women than in politics.

First of all, he was accused of escaping the battlefield with the Teutonic Knights under the Ships in 1331. That case has not yet been resolved. It is not known whether it was a real escape or a fake escape, consistent with the general plan of the battle.

There was besides a scandal on the Prince's reception, which he participated in in 1329 during his visit to the Hungarian court of his sister Elizabeth. There he seduced the noble female Clara Zach. erstwhile the case came to light, the girl's angry father made an unsuccessful effort on the Hungarian queen, for which he was sentenced to death in torment.

It was besides unclear whether the coronation would always happen. It is adequate to mention that Kazimierz's father received the crown after more than 20 years of striving for it. Theoretically, this act was just a formality, but enemies would not sleep.

He reached the end of the truce with the Teutonic Knights, who threatened to resume the war. In turn, the ally of Teutonic Knights – the Czech king Jan Luxemburg, made claims to the Polish crown. Moreover, the coronation made it hard Casimir's motherwho was quarreled with his wife – Litvinka Aldona Anna Gedimina. She wouldn't give her the title of queen.

Contrary to predictions, Kazimierz was already a clever and dry politician from the beginning. He has overcome all obstacles to the crown. He even dealt with a jealous parent who was granted the widow’s luminaire and sent back to the cloris monastery in Stary Sącz.

The solemn anointing and imposition of the crown in Wawel Cathedral was performed by Archbishop Janisław of Gniezno on 25 April 1333. The young ruler was faced with serious tasks, but he did great. Therefore, he was the only Polish king to receive the nickname “The Great”.

Previous entry from our calendar is available Here..