Jadwiga (Polish: [jadˈviɡa] ⓘ; 1373 or 1374 – 17 July 1399), also known as Hedwig (from German) and in Hungarian: Hedvig, was the first woman to be crowned as monarch of the Kingdom of Poland. She reigned from 16 October 1384 until her death.

Hedwig (also known as Hadewig or Hathui; died 24 December 903), [1] was Duchess of Saxony (from about 880 until her death) by her marriage with the Liudolfing duke Otto the Illustrious. She was the mother of King Henry the Fowler.

Hedwig (d. 27 July 1997) was Harry Potter 's pet female snowy owl. Hedwig was an eleventh birthday gift from Rubeus Hagrid to Harry. Hagrid purchased her at the Eeylops Owl Emporium. [2] In addition to delivering mail, the typical use owls were put to, Hedwig was also a close companion to Harry.

A gift for Harry's eleventh birthday, Hedwig was a snowy owl who came to be one of Harry's closest companions. Not only did Hedwig deliver Harry's mail but she was a friend to Harry during his loneliest moments. Despite her loyalty to Harry, Hedwig could get stroppy, particularly when she wasn't given the flying freedom that she was accustomed to.

Duchess and widow, the patroness of Silesia, a region of eastern Europe. Also called Jadwiga in some lists, she died in a Cistercain convent, having taken vows. Hedwig was born in Andechs, Bavaria, Germany, the daughter of the Duke of Croatia and Dalmatia. She was the aunt of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.

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Oct 27, 2024 · Hedwiga (also known as Hathui) was the daughter of Henry of Franconia and his wife Ingeltrude. She married Otto I, Duke of Saxony. They had three sons, Henry (who succeeded his father as Duke of Saxony), Thankmar and Liudolf (who both died young), as well as a daughter, Oda. Oda married Zwentibold, King of Lotharingia. Categories: House of ...

Queen of Poland whose reign is seen as the beginning of the golden age in Poland's history and whose policies and foundations continued to bear fruit after her death. Name variations: Hedwig, Hedwiga, Hedvigis; Jadwiga of Anjou.

Oct 9, 2022 · Jadwiga also known as Hedwig was the first female monarch of the Kingdom of Poland, reigning from 16 October 1384 until her death. She was born between 3 October 1373 and 18 February 1374. She was the youngest daughter of Louis the Great, King of Hungary and Poland, and his wife Elizabeth of Bosnia.

Saint Hedwig (Jadwiga) was Duchess of Silesia, then Duchess of Greater Poland, and finally High Duchess consort of Poland. She was born into a prominent family in the Duchy of Bavaria and was sent to Silesia at the age of 12 to marry Henry, the 18-year-old son of Duke Bolesław I.