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Zygmunt III Vasa (jan 1, 1587 – jan 1, 1632)

Description:

Born as a Swedish prince, son of Catherine Jagiellon of Poland.

Briefly, Sigismund was also a king of Sweden, joining Poland-Lithuania and Sweden with a personal union. However, being a Catholic, he was unpopular in Lutheran Sweden and dethroned after a short reign.

1600 - In revenge, Sigismund III incorporates northern parts of Livonia into Poland-Lithuania, starting a war.

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22 Mar 2024
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Date:

jan 1, 1587
jan 1, 1632
~ 45 years