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   John III Sobieski (Polish: Jan III Sobieski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjan ˈtʂɛt͡ɕi sɔˈbʲɛskʲi]); Lithuanian: Jonas III Sobieskis (Lithuanian pronunciation: ['joːnäs so'bʲɛskis]); Latin: Ioannes III Sobiscius (Latin pronunciation: [joˈannɛs soˈbiʃiʊs]) 17 August 1629 – 17 June 1696) was King of Poland and Grand Duke of ...

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2. www.britannica.com › biography › John-III-SobieskiJohn III Sobieski | King of Poland, Hero of Vienna | Britannica

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   John III Sobieski (born August 17, 1629, Olesko, Poland—died June 17, 1696, Wilanów) was the elective king of Poland (1674–96), a soldier who drove back the Ottoman Turks and briefly restored the kingdom of Poland-Lithuania to greatness for the last time. Early life and career.

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   Who was John III Sobieski?

   • John III Sobieski was the elective king of Poland (1674–96), a soldier who drove back the Ottoman Turks and briefly restored the kingdom of Poland-Lithuania to greatness for the last time. Sobieski’s ancestors were of the lesser nobility, but one of his great-grandfathers was the famous

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   Who was Sobieski and what did he do?

   • The defeated Ottomans named Sobieski the "Lion of Lechistan ", and the Pope hailed him as the saviour of Western Christendom. Suffering from poor health and obesity in later life, Sobieski died in 1696 and was buried at Wawel Cathedral in Kraków. He was succeeded by Augustus II of Poland and Saxony .

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   Why did Sobieski become a king?

   • Sobieski demonstrated his military prowess during the war against the Ottoman Empire and established himself as a leading figure in Poland and Lithuania. In 1674, he was elected monarch of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth following the sudden and unexpected death of King Michael .

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   Where is John III Sobieski in Europa Universalis IV?

   • John III Sobieski sometimes appears in the loading screen in the computer strategy game, Europa Universalis IV. When he turned to go back to the camp, he discovered that there was another man up on this hill, a stone's throw away: some kind of monk or holy man, perhaps, as he was dressed in a rough sackcloth robe, with no finery.

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4. www.encyclopedia.com › john-iii-polandJohn Iii (poland) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Jun 11, 2018 · John III (John Sobieski) (sôbyĕ´skē), 1624–96, king of Poland (1674–96), champion of Christian Europe against the Ottomans. Born to an ancient noble family, he was appointed (1668) commander of the Polish army.

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   Jul 28, 2008 · In 1683, a Christian relief force led by John III Sobieski, King of Poland, repulsed the army of Mehmed IV, saving Western Europe from seemingly inevitable Muslim conquest.

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   Jul 7, 2017 · Exhibition view "John III Sobieski. A Polish King in Vienna". Photo: Johannes Stoll © Belvedere, Vienna. Download all Images. The texts, images, and documents provided here are copyrighted and are made available exclusively for the purpose of reporting on the exhibitions mentioned.

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   Oct 5, 2022 · Alessandro Galli Bibiena, Magnificent Catafalque in Honor of John III, King of Poland, NGA 101032.jpg 2,640 × 4,000; 7.21 MB. Banner of Jan III Sobieski.svg 1,417 × 1,417; 333 KB. Blessed sword and hat of John III Sobieski.jpg 3,429 × 2,117; 763 KB. Christliches Sendschreiben an Johannes III - König in Pohlen, Grossfürst zu Littauen ...

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   John III Sobieski , Polish Jan Sobieski, (born Aug. 17, 1629, Olesko, Pol.—died June 17, 1696, Wilanów), Elective king of Poland (1674–96). Named commander in chief of the Polish army (1668), he distinguished himself by victories over the Cossacks and Turks.