By: Marika Cygert

: F a m o u s P e r s o n J a d w ig a

An d e g a w e n s k aJadwiga Andegawenska was born on February

18, 1373 and died on July 17, 1399. She died in Krakow, Poland. Jadwiga was the youngest daughter of Louis I of Hungary and of Elizabeth of Bosnia. Her paternal grandmother Elisabeth of Cuyavia was the daughter of Wladyslaw I the Elbow-high, who had reunited Poland in 1320. Jadwiga was not known for queen, she was actually known for king, even though she was a woman. Jadwiga came to Krakow, Poland at the age of ten. She was then crowned king on October 16, 1384 . In 1387, Jadwiga led two successful military expeditions . Jadwiga was married to Wladyslaw in February in 1386. Jadwiga married him, because she wanted to convert to Christianity and convert her nation.

On June 22, 1399 Jadwiga gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth Bonifacia. Not even a month had passed and both Elizabeth and her mother had died from birth complications. They were buried together in the Wawel Catheral. From the time Jadwiga died, she was venerated very much in Poland as a saint, though she was beautified by the church in the 1980s. She was also canonized by the Polish-born Pope, John Paul II, in 1997. Jadwiga cared for the poor. She liked to smuggle food from the castle and give it to the poor. She hid the food in her apron. Elizabeth was a very helpful person or queen.

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Further Details

Jadwiga Andegawenska lived during the Monarch time period in Poland. She was born on February 18, 1373. She died on July 17,1399. In 1381 there was the War of Chioggia. The Venetians and the Genoans fought in the War of Chioggia. This is an event that occurred during her time period.

Historical Events During Jadwiga’s Time

C u s t o m a n dE t iq u e t t e

: G if t G iv in g E t iq u e t t eThe usual present givings

are birthdays, name days, and Christmas. It is believed that when invited to a Pole’s home you should bring wine, sweets, pastries or flowers to the hostess. You should always give an odd amount of flowers. Remember that you should never give yellow chrysanthemums because they are usually used for funerals. Also, do not give red or white flowers, especially lilies and carnations. When given a gift, it is usual that you open it when received. In work, employees bring champagne to celebrate their own name day with others.

:D in in g E t iq u e t t eIf you are invited to a Pole’s house you should

always be punctual, which means to be on time. When in someone’s house you should always take off your shoes. Also, remember to dress appropriately. It is good manners to offer to help prepare the meal or clean up after it. When eating, hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. When eating you should take small bites and try a bit of everything. Toasts are made with only heavy alcohol like Vodka.

:M e e t in g a n d G r e e t in gGreetings are generally reserved yet

courteous. When greeting someone, a good handshake, direct eye contact, a smile is an appropriate greeting for that time of the day. Good morning/afternoon is “dzien dobry” and good evening is “dobry wieczor”. When you address someone, address them by “Pan” for man and “Pani” for woman. When you are at a party or any other social gathering your hosts will introduce you, usually starting with the women and then moving on to the men.

N o t e :Do not go to someone’s house empty-handed.