Jadwiga of Poland - Jadwiga (1373 - 1399) was monarch of Poland. Her official title was 'king' rather than 'queen', reflecting that she was a sovereign in her own right and not merely a royal consort. She is venerated by the Roman Catholic Church as Saint Hedwig, where she is the patron saint of queens.Jadwiga of Poland - Jadwiga (1373 - 1399) was monarch of Poland. Her official title was 'king' rather than 'queen', reflecting that she was a sovereign in her own right and not merely a royal consort. She is venerated by the Roman Catholic Church as Saint Hedwig, where she is the patron saint of queens.
Jadwiga of Poland - Jadwiga (1373 - 1399) was monarch of Poland. Her official title was 'king' rather than 'queen', reflecting that she was a sovereign in her own right and not merely a royal consort. She is venerated by the Roman Catholic Church as Saint Hedwig, where she is the patron saint of queens.