Zygmunt II August (jan 2, 1548 – jan 1, 1572)
Description:
Sigismund II AugustInitially against the executionist movement, Sigismund had to come to an agreement with them to gain their approval for new taxes needed to fill the empty treasury.
He congressed sejms which passed the so-called execution of goods.
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Date:
jan 2, 1548
jan 1, 1572
~ 24 years