Władysław III of Poland, also known as Ladislaus of Varna, was King of Poland and Supreme Duke of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from 1434, as well as King of Hungary and Croatia as Vladislaus I from 1440 until his presumed death at the Battle of Varna. He was the eldest son of Władysław II Jagiełło (Jogaila) by his fourth wife, Lithuanian noblewoman Sophia of Halshany.
Władysław III, king of Poland (died 1444)
On October 31, in the year 1424, Władysław III, king of Poland (died 1444). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 31, one of 445 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Władysław III of Poland. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on October 31, 1424 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 October 2026.
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Władysław III of Poland
Monarch of Poland-Lithuania (1434–1444); King of Hungary and Croatia (1440–1444)
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