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Statute of Wiślica

Polish history

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The Statute of Wiśblica, also known as the Statute of Wiślica, was a codification of laws in mid-14th century Poland. This legal reform was overseen by King Casimir III (the Great) as part of his efforts to unify the country under the principle of "one king, one law, one currency". The statute applied to both Greater and Lesser Poland and was a significant step in standardizing the legal system. Casimir III's reign also saw the founding of the University of Kraków in 1364, the establishment of a new currency to boost the economy and international trade, and the construction of numerous brick structures and castles.12

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