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Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary

1013 – 1075

Queen consort of Hungary

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About Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary

Lived 1013 – 1075 (aged 61). Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary was a queen regnant.

Richeza of Poland (22 September 1013 – 21 May 1075) was Queen of Hungary by marriage to Béla I, King of Hungary.

Life She was a daughter of King Mieszko II Lambert of Poland, and his wife, Richeza of Lotharingia, granddaughter of Emperor Otto II.

She is traditionally called Richeza, but contemporary sources do not confirm this name. Nowadays it is supposed that she was called Adelaide.

Around 1033, she was married to king Béla of Hungary, who had served her father and taken part in her father's campaigns against the pagan Pomeranian tribes.

In 1048, her husband received one third of Hungary (Tercia pars Regni) as appanage from his brother, King Andrew I of Hungary, and the couple moved to Hungary. On 6 December 1060, her husband was crowned King of Hungary after defeating his brother.

Marriage and children Around 1033: King Béla I of Hungary (c. 1016 – 11 September 1063) King Géza I of Hungary ( 1040 – 25 April 1077) King Ladislaus I of Hungary (c. 1040 – 29 July 1095) Duke Lampert of Hungary (after 1050 – c. 1095) Sophia (after 1050 – 18 June 1095), wife firstly of Margrave Ulrich I of Carniola, and, secondly, of Duke Magnus I of Saxony Euphemia (after 1050 – 2 April 1111), wife of Prince Otto I of Olomouc Helen of Hungary (after 1050 – c. 1091), wife of King Demetrius Zvonimir of Croatia

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Queen regnant
Also known as
Richeza of Poland

Family & relationships

Spouse
Béla I of Hungary
Parent
Mieszko II Lambert
Parent
Richeza of Lotharingia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary?

Queen consort of Hungary (1013–1075)

When was Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary born?

Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary was born on 22 September 1013.

When did Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary die?

Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary died on 21 May 1075.

What was Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary's occupation?

Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary was a queen regnant.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary

· Wikidata: Q447333

· DBpedia: Richeza of Poland, Queen of Hungary

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