Henryk Walezy (may 1, 1573 – may 1, 1575)
Description:
The first king-elect of Poland-Lithuania.Made unpopular decisions and was universally despised. Escaped to become Henry III of France.
Upon their election to the throne, new kings were obliged to sign two documents:
- The Henrician Articles - stated the fundamental principles of governance and constitutional law in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. A sort of permanent constitution
- Pacta Conventa - the personal undertakings promised by the king.
Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1573
may 1, 1575
~ 2 years