Episode 2 of 3

Polish Election in Piotrków

Name: Polish Election in Piotrków
Start: 1506-12-08
Location: Piotrków

When: 8 December 1506
Where: Piotrków
Part of: Sigismund I the Old succeeds as King of Poland

Sigismund was elected King of Poland by the Polish Senate in Piotrków on 8 December 1506.

During a session of the Polish Senate held in Piotrków, Sigismund was formally elected King of Poland. This event marked the beginning of his reign over the Kingdom of Poland.

Sources

Sigismund I the Old Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24

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