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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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3. 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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   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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   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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   Is Sobieski a real person?

   • He appears in his pre-royalty status as a character in Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword. Sobieski appears as a character in the historical novel Poland by James A. Michener in a chapter recounting the Battle of Vienna. ^ Aleksander Gieysztor (1979).

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   Who is King John Sobieski in Mount & Blade?

   • The man bowed his head and took to mumbling in Latin. The hand that wasn't holding the sword was thumbing through a rosary—Jack's cue to exit stage right. But as he was leaving he recognized the man with the broadsword as King John Sobieski. He appears in his pre-royalty status as a character in Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword.

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   228 JOHN III SOBIESKI Stock Photos & High-Res Pictures. View JOHN III SOBIESKI videos. Browse 228 JOHN III SOBIESKI photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. John Iii Sobieski Sending Message Of Victory To The Pope Innocent Xi After The Battle Of Vienna. Portrait Of John Iii Sobieski 1629-1696.

6. www.historynet.com › turning-thHow the King of Poland Turned the Tide Against the Ottoman Empire

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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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   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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   views 1,590,134 updated. JOHN III SOBIESKI, KING OF POLAND. Reigned 1674 to 1696; b. Olesko, Galicia, June 2, 1624; d. Wilanow, June 17, 1696. Through his mother, he inherited the Zolkiewski fortune; through his father, the enormous Sobieski estates. He was one of the wealthiest nobles in Poland.