John III Sobieski
King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1629–1696).
The record
John III Sobieski was a King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Born on 17 August 1629 in Olesko, Sobieski died on 17 June 1696 in Wilanów Palace at the age of 66.
Positions held include Great Marshal of the Crown (1665–1674), field crown hetman (1666–1668) and Great Hetman of the Crown (1668–1674). Sobieski studied at Jagiellonian University and Bartłomiej Nowodworski High School. Honours include Fidei defensor, Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit and Knight of the Order of Saint Michael.
With a Wikipedia article in 84 languages, John III Sobieski is No. 6,151 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 17 August 1629, Olesko
- Died
- 17 June 1696, Wilanów Palace (aged 66)
- Country
- Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
- Known as
- Military leader, politician, monarch
- Field
- Royalty
- Education
- Jagiellonian University, Bartłomiej Nowodworski High School
- Languages
- Latin, French, German, Tatar
- Children
- 8
- Wikipedia editions
- 84
Did you know
Was 36 when first great Marshal of the Crown (1665).
Lived to 66.
Shares a birthday with Robert De Niro and Herta Müller.
Has a Wikipedia article in 84 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1665–1674Great Marshal of the Crown
- 1666–1668Field crown hetman
- 1668–1674Great Hetman of the Crown
- 1674–1696King of Poland
- —Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
- —Starosta of Gniew
Connections
- FatherJakub Sobieski
- MotherTeofila Zofia Sobieska
- SpouseMarie Casimire Louise de La Grange d'Arquien
- SiblingMarek Sobieski
- SiblingKatarzyna Sobieska
- SiblingAnna Sobieska
- ChildJames Louis Sobieski
- ChildMaria Teresa Sobieska
- ChildTheresa Kunegunda Sobieska
- ChildAleksander Benedykt Sobieski
- ChildKonstanty Władysław Filip Sobieski
- ChildTeresa Teofila Sobieska
3 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Fidei defensor1684
- Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
- Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
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