Famous people of the castle

Jan Rybkowski (1912-1987)

Jan Rybkowski (1912-1987)

In 1951, director born in Ostrowiec was visiting Iłża and the castle hill, in 1953 during shooting psychological...
Andrzej Wajda (1926-2016)

Andrzej Wajda (1926-2016)

In 1951, the director during shooting his first movie – documentary étude titled Iłża pottery, he visited Iłża castle ruins with his crew...
Jacek Malczewski (1854-1929)

Jacek Malczewski (1854-1929)

Painter visited the castle ruins during one of his travels. During his visit at the castle hill, he made a drawing of the tower.
Karol X Gustaw (1622-1660)

Charles X Gustav of Sweden (1622-1660)

King of Sweden visit Iłża in autumn of 1655 during his military actions during the Deluge and after conquering the fortress.
Jan II Kazimierz Waza (1609-1672)

John II Casimir Vasa (1609-1672)

As a prince, he was present during the meeting of his brother, Władysław IV, with Cecilia Renata, which took place in 1637.
Władysław IV Waza (1595-1648)

Władysław IV Vasa (1595-1648)

King of Poland came to the Iłża castle to meet his fiancée, Cecilia Renata.
Cecylia Renata Habsburżanka (1611-1644)

Cecilia Renata of Austria (1611-1644)

Future queen of Poland met her future husband, king Władysław IV on her way to her wedding at Iłża castle...
Zygmunt III Waza (1566-1632)

Sigismund III Vasa (1566-1632)

King of Poland visited in Iłża after the victorious battle of Guzów (6 July 1607), when he defeated the rebellion (Rokosz Zebrzydowski).
Stefan Batory (1533-1583)

Stephen Báthory (1533-1583)

King of Poland visited castle chambers in April 1578.
Jean de Monluc (zm. 1579)

Jean de Monluc (died 1579)

Bishop of Valencia and a French deputy visited Iłża in April 1573 during a mission to gain support for Henry III of France.
Giovanni Francesco Commendone (1523-1584)

Giovanni Francesco Commendone (1523-1584)

Papal nuncio coming from the Holy See was a guest of the castle and then owner Bishop Filip Padniewski in 1563.
Jan Kochanowski (ok. 1530-1584)

Jan Kochanowski (approx. 1530-1584)

One of the most famous humanists of the Renaissance era stayed in the castle in 1562 during the bishop's courts...
Zygmunt I Stary

Sigismund I the Old

King of Poland visited the castle after his coronation in 1507. In 1511, while staying in the fortress, he issued a privilege for Iłża to collect bridge tolls...
Aleksander Jagiellończyk (1461-1506)

Alexander Jagiellon (1461-1506)

King of Poland stayed in the castle on his way from Lithuania to Cracow for his coronation at Wawel castle in December 1501.
Jan Długosz (1415-1480)

Jan Długosz (1415-1480)

Presence of this chronicler of Polish history was confirmed in September 1460, when then owner of the castle, Bishop...
Władysław II Jagiełło (ok. 1351 lub 1361 - 1434)

Władysław II Jagiełło (1351 or 1361 – 1434)

King of Poland visited Iłża castle on multiple occasions, since he travelled around the country a lot. His first stay was on...
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