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Facts

Also Known As Casimir Jagiellonian • Kazimierz Jagiellończyk
Born November 30, 1427
Died June 7, 1492 (aged 64)
Title / Office king (1447-1492), Poland
House / Dynasty Jagiellon dynasty
Notable Family Members father Władysław II Jagiełło • son Vladislas II
Role In Thirteen Years’ War

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King Casimir IV
Statue of Polish king Casimir IV Jagiellonian in Malbork, Poland, depicted wearing a crown and armor, holding a scepter while riding a horse.
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