Princess Wanda (reputedly lived in 8th century Poland) was the daughter of Krakus, legendary founder of Kraków. Upon her father's death, she became queen of the Poles, but committed suicide to avoid an unwanted marriage.
Read more about Princess Wanda: Wanda Legend First Told By Kadłubek, Later Versions of The Legend, Historiography, Cultural Influences
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