Zawisza Czarny

Type Figure Region Poland Time c. 1379–1428 Also known as Zawisza Czarny、Zawisza the Black、黑扎维沙

A famous medieval Polish knight renowned for valor and loyalty, he served King Jogaila at the Battle of Grunwald in 1410, later served Poland, Hungar…

Timeline

1411–1415Masovia · MasoviaAfter the Battle of Grunwald he continued serving under Jogaila, taking part in patrols and raids in border conflicts with the Teutonic Order, winning royal trust through his bravery, and once serving as an envoy to Bohemia.
1415–1420Buda · BudaSummoned by Sigismund, he entered the service of the Hungarian court, took part in military operations against the Ottoman Empire and Balkan rebels, served as a royal bodyguard at the court of Buda, and gained Balkan combat experience ahead of the defense of Golubac fortress.

Sources

Zawisza Czarny https://www.britannica.com/biography/Zawisza-Czarny