Jagello

American  

[yah-gel-oh] / yɑˈgɛl oʊ /

noun

plural

Jagellos

1. a member of a dynasty ruling in Bohemia, Hungary, Lithuania, and Poland in the 14th to 16th centuries.

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Other Word Forms

• Jagellon adjective
• Jagellonian adjective

Example Sentences

Hedevig married Jagello of Lithuania; and under their descendants the Jagellons, who reigned nearly two centuries, Poland rose to the summit of its power and glory.

From Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations by Robinson, Therese Albertine Louise von Jacob

At the time of the marriage of Hedevig and Jagello, the latter caused himself to be baptized, and introduced Christianity into Lithuania, where he himself in many cases acted as an apostle.

From Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations by Robinson, Therese Albertine Louise von Jacob

The original institution was so much improved by Jagello, King of Poland, at the beginning of the fifteenth century, that it bears his name and is known as the Jagellonian University.

From Catholic Churchmen in Science by Walsh, James J.

Jagello von Strachinsky looked her over from head to foot.

From Countess Erika's Apprenticeship by Schubin, Ossip

It was mortgaged by the Emperor Sigismund to his brother-in-law ZVladislaw Jagello for a sum of money.

From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)