When was John III Sobieski born?

John III Sobieski was born on 17 August 1629 in Olesko.

What positions has John III Sobieski held?

Positions held by John III Sobieski include: King of Poland (1674–1696); Great Hetman of the Crown (1668–1674); field crown hetman (1666–1668); Great Marshal of the Crown (1665–1674); Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Where did John III Sobieski study?

John III Sobieski was educated at Jagiellonian University, Bartłomiej Nowodworski High School.

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John III Sobieski

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1629–1696)

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John III Sobieski was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1674 until his death in 1696.

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Born: 17 August 1629 wd
Place of birth: Olesko wd
Died: 17 June 1696 wd
Place of death: Wilanów Palace wd
Citizenship: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth wd
Occupation: military leader, politician, monarch wd
Education: Jagiellonian University, Bartłomiej Nowodworski High School wd
Spouse: Marie Casimire Louise de La Grange d'Arquien wd

Positions held wd

King of Poland (21 May 1674 – 17 June 1696)
Great Hetman of the Crown (5 February 1668 – 21 May 1674)
field crown hetman (30 April 1666 – 5 February 1668)
Great Marshal of the Crown (8 January 1665 – 21 May 1674)
Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
starosta of Gniew

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Fidei defensor (1684)

Questions

When was John III Sobieski born?: John III Sobieski was born on 17 August 1629 in Olesko.
What positions has John III Sobieski held?: Positions held by John III Sobieski include: King of Poland (1674–1696); Great Hetman of the Crown (1668–1674); field crown hetman (1666–1668); Great Marshal of the Crown (1665–1674); Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Where did John III Sobieski study?: John III Sobieski was educated at Jagiellonian University, Bartłomiej Nowodworski High School.

Sources

Last updated 8 November 2026 · facts checked 11 November 2026

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