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===Domestic and foreign policy, 1438–1440=== {{further|Hussite Wars}} [[File:Polish and Lithuanian Conflict with Prussia. 1377-1435..png|thumb|left|A map illustrating the borders of Poland, Lithuania and [[Prussia]], and the regions of [[Silesia]] and [[Pomerania]].]] The successive years were marked by the extirpation of Polish Hussites under the [[Edict of Wieluń]], signed earlier in 1424.{{sfn|Frost|2018|page=140}}{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|pages=235–236}} The initial hostilities eventually culminated in a minor rebellion during Władysław's reign.{{sfn|Bunar|Sroka|1996|page=90}} On 3 May 1439, Spytko of Melsztyn formed a small but armed [[ad hoc]] [[Confederation (Poland–Lithuania)|confederation]] in the town of [[Nowy Korczyn]] against Oleśnicki's desire to exterminate the Hussites and to challenge his authority over the young king.{{sfn|Bunar|Sroka|1996|page=90}} Consequently, Spytko was accused of [[high treason]] and maleficence.{{sfn|Jasienica|1978|page=155}} The cardinal sent crown troops to pacify the movement and execute the [[death warrant]].{{sfn|Jasienica|1978|page=155}} Spytko was ultimately killed at the [[Battle of Grotniki]].{{sfn|Jasienica|1978|page=155}}{{sfn|Związek Literatów Polskich|1961|page=70}} His corpse pierced with arrows laid bare in the field for three days, however, Władysław personally ordered Spytko's body to be returned to his widow and restored the family's noble status and privileges.{{sfn|Związek Literatów Polskich|1961|page=70}}{{sfn|Długosz|1869|page=563}} The court also devised the return of lost territories, most notably the southern [[Duchies of Silesia]], which continued to be ruled by the [[Silesian Piasts]].{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|pages=235–236}} In the north, the [[gentry]] of Greater Poland and [[Kuyavia]] demanded the recovery of [[Pomerania]].{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}} Speaking on behalf of Władysław, the cardinal was opposed to the idea of reclaiming Pomerania and believed that peace between Poland and the Teutonic Order was critical, as the Teutonic Knights were no longer a tool of the [[List of Holy Roman Emperors|Holy Roman Emperor]] and were wary of taking up arms.{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}} He also dedicated himself to subtler diplomatic measures when addressing the issue of [[Silesia]], a large historical region within the Bohemian Crown, but was unwilling to support the Hussites militarily against Sigismund of Luxembourg and his son-in-law, [[Albert II of Germany]].{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}} The priority was diverted towards stabilising domestic affairs as well as maintaining Poland's status as a great power and a pillar of the Catholic Church in [[East-Central Europe]].{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}} The union with Lithuania remained impregnable, and a [[dynastic union]] with the [[Kingdom of Hungary]] was to be formed, as Sigismund had no male heirs.{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}} The Polish Sejm and statesmen{{efn|Oleśnicki often spoke in the name of political leaders in the country.}} hoped that by marrying Władysław to one of Sigismund's granddaughters, Poland could secure his accession in Hungary and foist Jagiellonian rule there.{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}} That would restore a [[union of Hungary and Poland]], which had not been seen since the reign of [[Louis I of Hungary|Louis I of Anjou]] (1370–1382).{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}} The union would also allow Poland to renegotiate disputed territories between the Poles and the Hungarians, including [[Halych]] (later constituting [[Galicia (Eastern Europe)|Galicia]]) and Moldavia.{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}} In response, Poland would propose a military alliance and vow the expulsion of the [[Ottoman Turks]] from Hungarian lands.{{sfn|Reddaway|Penson|Halecki|Dyboski|1950|page=236}}
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