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Sigismond I was of the Jagiello dynasty and ruled from 1506-1548. While Governor of Silesia in 1506, he was elevated to the crown of Poland, holding a Dukedom of Lithuania.
An extremely able and far-sighted king, Sigismond worked diligently to develop unity in his country and strengthen his military. His reign was under constant threat from his powerful neighbor, Russia. Sigismond lost a long and costly war with Russia in 1514, relinquishing the city of Smolensk to Czar Basil III. In later years of his regime, his substantially improved army fought Russia to a draw in 1534-1536. Sigismond died in 1548 at age 81, succeeded by Sigismond II.
An extremely able and far-sighted king, Sigismond worked diligently to develop unity in his country and strengthen his military. His reign was under constant threat from his powerful neighbor, Russia. Sigismond lost a long and costly war with Russia in 1514, relinquishing the city of Smolensk to Czar Basil III. In later years of his regime, his substantially improved army fought Russia to a draw in 1534-1536. Sigismond died in 1548 at age 81, succeeded by Sigismond II.
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| Item Number | 6231.31 |
| Weight | 1.1000 |
| Inventory Type | 54mm |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Descriptor Cards | 2009-00132 |
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