Jogaila

MedievalEmperorLithuania1362 — 1434

Grand duke who became Polish king as Wladyslaw II.

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Quick Facts

Born

1362

Died

1434

Country

Lithuania

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)68

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score58.1

Jogaila — Complete Timeline

1385 AD

Union of KrewoPolitical Action

Jogaila signed the Union of Krewo, agreeing to convert Lithuania to Christianity and marry Queen Jadwiga of Poland. This created a personal union between Poland and Lithuania, making Jogaila King W

UnionChristianization

Impact: regionalconstructive

1387 AD

Baptism of LithuaniaCultural

Jogaila oversaw the official baptism of Lithuania into Roman Catholicism. This ended the pagan period of Lithuanian history and aligned the state with Western Christendom, reducing pressure from the Teutonic Knights.

ChristianizationReligion

Impact: regionalconstructive

1410 AD

Battle of GrunwaldWar◆ Major

Jogaila, as King of Poland, co-commanded the Polish-Lithuanian army at the Battle of Grunwald. The victory over the Teutonic Knights was a defining moment of his reign, securing Polish-Lithuanian dominance.

Teutonic KnightsBattle

Impact: regionalconstructive

1413 AD

Union of HorodłoPolitical Action◆ Major

Jogaila and Vytautas signed the Union of Horod

UnionNobility

Impact: regionalconstructive