Duchy of Kraków
1227–1320 duchy in Lesser Poland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the state of Kraków between 1846 and 1918, see Grand Duchy of Kraków.
Duchy of Kraków[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] was a duchy in Lesser Poland that existed from 1227 until 1300. Its capital was Kraków. It was formed in 1227 from the Seniorate Province, following the abolishment of the Duchy of Poland. It remained independent until 1300, when it had become a fiefdom within the Kingdom of Poland. In 1320, it was incorporated into the United Kingdom of Poland.
Quick Facts Księstwo krakowskie (Polish)Ducatus Cracoviensis (Latin), Status ...
Duchy of Kraków | |||||||||
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1227–1320 | |||||||||
Status | Independent state (1227–1300) Fiefdom within the Kingdom of Poland (1300–1320) | ||||||||
Capital | Kraków | ||||||||
Official languages | Polish, Latin | ||||||||
Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||||||
Government | Feudal Duchy | ||||||||
Duke | |||||||||
• 1228–1229 (first) | Władysław III Spindleshanks | ||||||||
• 1291–1300 (last) | Wenceslaus II of Bohemia | ||||||||
Historical era | High Middle Ages | ||||||||
• Abolishment of Duchy of Poland | 1227 | ||||||||
1300 | |||||||||
• Unification of the Kingdom of Poland | 1320 | ||||||||
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