Sigismund I the Old
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Summary
Sigismund I the Old was born on January 1, 1467[1], in Kozienice[2]. He died on April 1, 1548[3], in Kraków[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,685 views/month, #6,933 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wawel Cathedral[7]
- Father: Casimir IV Jagiellon[8]
- Mother: Elisabeth of Habsburg[9]
- Spouse: Barbara Zápolya[10], Bona Sforza[11]
- Child: Hedwig Jagiellon, Electress of Brandenburg[12], Sigismund II Augustus[13], Sophia Jagiellon, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[14], Anna Jagiellon[15], Catherine Jagellon[16], John Jagiellon[17], Katharina of Poland, Countess of Montfort[18], Regina Szafraniec[19], Wojciech Olbracht[20], Isabella Jagiellon[21]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Poland[22]
- Position held: King of Poland[23], Oberlandeshauptmann of Silesia[24]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25], Praise to King Sigismund[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Family: Jagiellonian dynasty[28]
- Noble title: Grand Duke of Lithuania[29]
- Commons category: Sigismund I of Poland[30]
- Unmarried partner: Katarzyna Telniczanka[31]
- Given name: Zygmunt[32], Sigismund[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sigismund I the Old[34]
- Relative: Sigismund of Brandenburg[35]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 3)[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39], Praise to King Sigismund[40], New International Encyclopedia[41], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[43]
- Name in native language: Zygmunt I Stary[44], Žygimantas Senasis[45]
- Owner of: Berło jagiellońskie[46]
Why It Matters
Sigismund I the Old has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Sigismund I the Old born?
Sigismund I the Old was born in Kozienice[2].
Where did Sigismund I the Old die?
Sigismund I the Old passed away in Kraków[4].
Who were Sigismund I the Old's parents?
Sigismund I the Old's father was Casimir IV Jagiellon[8]. Sigismund I the Old's mother was Elisabeth of Habsburg[9].
Who was Sigismund I the Old married to?
Sigismund I the Old's spouses include Barbara Zápolya[10] and Bona Sforza[11].
What did Sigismund I the Old do for work?
Sigismund I the Old worked as a monarch[5].
What awards did Sigismund I the Old receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25] and Praise to King Sigismund[26].