Spytek z Melsztyna (died 1399)

Spytek z Melsztyna (died 1399)

Spytek z Melsztyna ("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. In 1391–1396 Spytek reclaimed the Land of Wieluń and Orzeszków from Prince Władysław Opolczyk. In 1395 the King gave Spytek a part of Podolia as fief.

Spytek died in fight with Tatars in Worskla.


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