John I Albert

MedievalEmperorPoland1459 — 1501

Polish king who tried to strengthen royal power.

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Quick Facts

Born

1459

Died

1501

Country

Poland

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score43.4

John I Albert — Complete Timeline

1496 AD

Attempt to Strengthen Royal PowerReform

John I Albert issued the Piotrk

NobilitySocial PolicyPeasants

Impact: nationaldestructive

1497 AD

Moldavian CampaignWar◆ Major

John I Albert led a military expedition into Moldavia to place his brother Sigismund on the Moldavian throne. The campaign ended in disaster at the Battle of the Cosmin Forest, where the Polish army was ambushed and defeated by Moldavian and Ottoman forces.

MoldaviaMilitary DefeatOttoman Empire

Impact: regionaldestructive

1501 AD

Conflict with the Teutonic OrderWar

John I Albert prepared for war against the Teutonic Order but died suddenly before any major engagement. His death left the conflict unresolved and weakened the Polish position in Prussia.

Teutonic OrderUnfinished CampaignDeath

Impact: regional