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Spytek of Melsztyn ((ポーランド語:Spytek z Melsztyna'' or ''Spytko Melsztyński)) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic). Spytek was owner of Melsztyn estates. He served as Court Marshal since 1373, voivode of Kraków Voivodeship since 1381, starosta of Biec since 1383 and Kraków since 1390. He initiated the marriage of Queen Jadwiga of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania - to become king of Poland - Władysław II Jagiełło.〔"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.〕 In 1391–1396 Spytek reclaimed the Land of Wieluń 〔During the war he commanded getting a series of cities, among others: Olsztyn, Krzepice, he commanded attack on Land of Opole, getting cities Gorzów Śląski, Olesno, Lubliniec. Forced to capitulate nephews Vladislaus II of Opole. Also took part in the attack on Strzelce 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.〕 and Orzeszków from Prince Władysław Opolczyk. In June 13, 1395 the King gave Spytek a part of Podolia as fief, Queen Jadwiga confirmed this in July 10, 1395. 〔Until the death of Hedwig in 1399 she was the King of Poland, and Jagiello was Prince consort with the right to use the title of the King. Even though he to a large extent ruled in the name of Hedwig.〕 During the brief period when he was Duke of Podolia, he succeeded lead to the resignation Fyodor Koriatovych of the rights to Podolia and with Queen and King negotiated with the Hungarian Sigismund the border issue; and with the Bishop of Vilnius tried to prevent the secession of Lithuania from Polish–Lithuanian union, after acclamation by Vytautas the King of Lithuania in October 12, 1398. As Duke of Podolia also took part in the expedition against the Golden Horde, which ended the Battle of the Vorskla River.〔"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.〕 He was married to Elizabeth Lackovic and had four children: Jadwiga of Melsztyn, Dorota of Melsztyn, Katarzyna of Melsztyn and Spytek of Melsztyn and Jan of Melsztyn († 1429).〔"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.〕 Spytek died in fight with Tatars in the Battle of the Vorskla River. In the battle he had to show courage when the Lithuanian army, under the command of Vytautas, escaped. 〔"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.〕 ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Spytek of Melsztyn (died 1399)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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