Person

Hedwig of Silesia

1174–1243 · 13th century · Also known as Saint Hedwig of Silesia, Jadwiga of Silesia, Hedwig of Andechs

Hedwig of Silesia was a daughter of the counts of Andechs, dukes of Merania, and wife of Duke Henry I the Bearded of Silesia. With her husband she founded the Cistercian convent at Trzebnica and supported German settlement and new towns. Known for her piety and care for the poor, she was canonised in 1267 and became the patron saint of Silesia.

Hedwig of Silesia
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Duchy of SilesiaDuchy of Merania

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Hedwig of Silesia. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/hedwig-of-silesia
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