Casimir III the Great

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Casimir III the Great born?April 30, 1310
2. When did Casimir III the Great die?November 5, 1370 (age 60)
3. Where was Casimir III the Great born?Kozienice, Poland
4. What is the career?King of Poland from 1333 to 1370
5. Who was Casimir III the Great?He was the king of Poland from 1333 to 1370. He worked hard to make the country stronger and fairer.
6. Why is he called "the Great"?Because he built many castles, wrote new laws, started a university, and made Poland a powerful and peaceful kingdom.

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