Vladislaus II, also known as Vladislav, Władysław or Wladislas (Hungarian: II. Ulászló; Czech: Vladislav Jagellonský; Croatian: Vladislav II. Jagelović; Slovak: Vladislav II. Jagelovský); (1 March 1456 – 13 March 1516), was King of Bohemia from 1471 to 1516 and King of Hungary and King of Croatia from 1490 to 1516. As the eldest son of Casimir IV Jagiellon, he was expected to inherit the Crown Kingdom of Poland and adjacent Grand Duchy of Lithuania. George of Poděbrady, the Hussite ruler of Bohemia, offered to make Vladislaus his heir in 1468. George needed Casimir's support against the rebellious Roman Catholic noblemen and their ally King of Hungary Matthias Corvinus.
Matthias of Hungary takes Vienna from Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III
Vladislaus II, also known as Vladislav, Władysław or Wladislas (Hungarian: II. Ulászló; Czech: Vladislav Jagellonský; Croatian: Vladislav II. Jagelović; Slovak: Vladislav II.
Historical Significance
Vladislaus II, also known as Vladislav, Władysław or Wladislas (Hungarian: II.
Events Before
Edward V, aged 12, succeeds his father Edward IV as King of England. He is never crowned and disappears, presumed murder
Edward V, aged 12, succeeds his father Edward IV as King of England. He is never crowned and disappears, presumed murdered, after being incarcerated in the Tower of London with his younger brother Richard (the "Princes in the Tower")
Orbital calculations suggest that on this day, Pluto moved inside Neptune's orbit until July 23, 1503
Orbital calculations suggest that on this day, Pluto moved inside Neptune's orbit until July 23, 1503
Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão returns to Lisbon from his first voyage to explore the coast of Africa, during which he
Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão returns to Lisbon from his first voyage to explore the coast of Africa, during which he was the first European to discover the Congo River
Battle of Lochmaben Fair - a 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl
Battle of Lochmaben Fair - a 500-man raiding party led by Alexander Stewart, Duke of Albany and James Douglas, 9th Earl of Douglas are defeated by Scots forces loyal to Albany's brother James III of Scotland; Douglas is captured
Giovanni Battista Cibo elected as Pope Innocent VIII
Pope Innocent VIII (Latin: Innocentius VIII; Italian: Innocenzo VIII; 1432 – 25 July 1492), born Giovanni Battista Cybo (or Cibo), was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from...
Events After
King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV
Anne of York (2 November 1475 – 23 November 1511) was the fifth daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville. Soon after the death of her father and the usurpation…
Founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak marries Mata Sulakhani in Batala
Founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak marries Mata Sulakhani in Batala
The first German Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) is promulgated in Munich by Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, stating that b
The first German Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) is promulgated in Munich by Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, stating that beer should be brewed from only three ingredients: water, malt, and hops
Bell chimes invented
Bell chimes invented
Portuguese explorer Pêro da Covilhã departs Santarém on a mission to India and Abyssinia - succeeds in reaching both, la
Portuguese explorer Pêro da Covilhã departs Santarém on a mission to India and Abyssinia - succeeds in reaching both, laying the ground for future Portuguese voyages of exploration
More from the 1480s
King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV
Anne of York (2 November 1475 – 23 November 1511) was the fifth daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville. Soon after the death of her father and the usurpation…
"Pentateuch" the Jewish Bible is 1st printed as a book in Bologna, Italy
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Edward V, aged 12, succeeds his father Edward IV as King of England. He is never crowned and disappears, presumed murder
Edward V, aged 12, succeeds his father Edward IV as King of England. He is never crowned and disappears, presumed murdered, after being incarcerated in the Tower of London with his younger brother Richard (the "Princes in the Tower")
Ottoman troops conquer Otranto in southern Italy after a 15-day siege, killing 12,000, enslaving 5,000, and beheading 80
Ottoman troops conquer Otranto in southern Italy after a 15-day siege, killing 12,000, enslaving 5,000, and beheading 800 Christians for refusing to convert to Islam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 1, 1485?
- Vladislaus II, also known as Vladislav, Władysław or Wladislas (Hungarian: II. Ulászló; Czech: Vladislav Jagellonský; Croatian: Vladislav II. Jagelović; Slovak: Vladislav II.
- Why is Matthias of Hungary takes Vienna from Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III significant?
- Vladislaus II, also known as Vladislav, Władysław or Wladislas (Hungarian: II.