John I Albert, King of Poland (died 1501)

John I Albert

King of Poland from 1492 to 1501

John I Albert was King of Poland from 1492 to his death and Duke of Głogów from 1491 to 1498. He was the fourth Polish sovereign from the Jagiellonian dynasty and the son of Casimir IV and Elizabeth of Austria.

List of Polish monarchs

Poland was ruled at various times either by dukes and princes or by kings. During the latter period, a tradition of free election of monarchs made it a uniquely electable position in Europe.

December 27

Day of the year

December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; four days remain until the end of the year.