Polish nobleman
Spytek of Melsztyn (Polish:Spytek z Melsztyna orSpytko Melsztyński) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic) of theLeliwa coat of arms.
Spytek was owner ofMelsztyn estates. He served asCourt Marshal since 1373,voivode ofKraków Voivodeship since 1381, starosta ofBiecz since 1383 andKraków since 1390.
Continuing the idea ofWładysław I Łokietek he initiated the marriage of QueenJadwiga of Poland andGrand Duke of Lithuania – to becomeking of Poland –Władysław II Jagiełło.[7] In 1391–1396 Spytek reclaimed the Land ofWieluń[8] and Orzeszków from PrinceWładysław Opolczyk. On 13 June 1395 theKing gave Spytek a part ofPodolia asfief,Queen Jadwiga confirmed this on 10 July 1395.[9] During the brief period when he was Duke of Podolia, he succeeded lead to the resignationFyodor Koriatovych of the rights to Podolia and with Queen and King negotiated withSigismund of Luxembourg (thenKing of Hungary) the border issue; and with the Bishop ofVilnius tried to prevent the secession of Lithuania fromPolish–Lithuanian union, after acclamation byVytautas the King of Lithuania on 12 October 1398. As Duke of Podolia also took part in the expedition againsttheGolden Horde, which ended theBattle of the Vorskla River.[10][11]
He was married toElizabeth Lackfi and had four children:Jadwiga of Melsztyn,Dorota of Melsztyn,Katarzyna of Melsztyn andSpytek of Melsztyn and Jan of Melsztyn († 1429).[12][13]
Spytek died in fight withTatars in theBattle of the Vorskla River in 1399. In the battle he had to show courage when the Lithuanian army, under the command of Vytautas, escaped.[14]
- ^"Wielka encyklopedia PWN", Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warsaw, 2004, vol. 25 (Sg-Starmach), p. 474.
- ^"Wielka encyklopedia PWN", Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warsaw, 2004, vol. 25 (Sg-Starmach), str. 474.
- ^"Polski Słownik Biograficzny", publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk, Instytut Historii, printing house: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, vol. XX (Maria Józefa-Mieroszewski Krzysztof), Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków-Gdańsk, 1975, pp. 412–415 (biographical note), p. 414 (about the reign of Podolia)
- ^"Wielka encyklopedia PWN", Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warsaw, 2004, vol. 25 (Sg-Starmach), p. 474.
- ^"Wielka encyklopedia PWN", Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warsaw, 2004, vol. 25 (Sg-Starmach), str. 474.
- ^"Polski Słownik Biograficzny", publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk, Instytut Historii, printing house: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, vol. XX (Maria Józefa-Mieroszewski Krzysztof), Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków-Gdańsk, 1975, pp. 412–415 (biographical note), p. 414 (about the reign of Podolia)
- ^"Polski Słownik Biograficzny", publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk, Instytut Historii, printing house: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, vol. XX (Maria Józefa-Mieroszewski Krzysztof), Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków-Gdańsk, 1975, pp. 412–415 (biographical note), p. 413.
- ^During the war he commanded getting a series of cities, among others:Olsztyn,Krzepice, he commanded attack on Land ofOpole, getting citiesGorzów Śląski,Olesno,Lubliniec. Forced to capitulate [thegermanized] nephews ofVladislaus II of Opole. Also took part in the attack onStrzelce Opolskie, and also participated in the negotiations; – "Polski Słownik Biograficzny", publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk, Instytut Historii, printing house: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, vol. XX (Maria Józefa-Mieroszewski Krzysztof), Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków-Gdańsk, 1975, pp. 412–415 (biographical note), p. 413-414.
- ^Until the death ofHedwig in 1399 she was the King of Poland, andJagiello wasPrince consort with the right to use the title of the King. Even though he to a large extent ruled in the name of Hedwig.
- ^"Polski Słownik Biograficzny", publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk, Instytut Historii, printing house: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, vol. XX (Maria Józefa-Mieroszewski Krzysztof), Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków-Gdańsk, 1975, pp. 412–415 (biographical note), p. 414.
- ^He infrequently used the title Duke of Podolia, because he was also a royal official, and such combining positions, was badly perceived. He usually signed letters: The Lord and successor Duchy of Podolia and Land of Samobor; voivode, and starost of Krakow. In Polish: "Pan i dziedzic ksiestwa podolskiego i ziemi samoborskiej, wojewoda i starosta krakowski", – "Polski Słownik Biograficzny", publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk, Instytut Historii, printing house: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, vol. XX (Maria Józefa-Mieroszewski Krzysztof), Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków-Gdańsk, 1975, pp. 412–415 (biographical note), p. 414.
- ^"Wielka encyklopedia PWN", Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warsaw, 2004, vol. 25 (Sg-Starmach), str. 474.
- ^"Polski Słownik Biograficzny", publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk, Instytut Historii, printing house: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, vol. XX (Maria Józefa-Mieroszewski Krzysztof), Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków-Gdańsk, 1975, pp. 412–415 (biographical note), p. 414-415.
- ^"Polski Słownik Biograficzny", publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk, Instytut Historii, printing house: Zakład Narodowy im Ossolińskich, vol. XX (Maria Józefa-Mieroszewski Krzysztof), Wrocław-Warszawa-Kraków-Gdańsk, 1975, pp. 412–415 (biographical note), p. 414.
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