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Sigismund II Augustus

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania

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Sigismund II Augustus was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, the son of Sigismund I the Old, whom Sigismund II succeeded in 1548. He was the first ruler of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the last male monarch from the Jagiellonian dynasty.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kraków wd
Died
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Place of death
Knyszyn wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania wd
Occupation
statesperson wd
Spouse
Elizabeth of Austria, Barbara Radziwiłł, Catherine of Austria wd

Positions held wd

  • King of Poland (20 February 1530 – 7 July 1572)

Questions

When was Sigismund II Augustus born?
Sigismund II Augustus was born on 1 August 1520 in Kraków.
What positions has Sigismund II Augustus held?
Positions held by Sigismund II Augustus include: King of Poland (1530–1572).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sigismund II Augustus · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q54058 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Cranach the Younger Sigismund II Augustus.jpg by Lucas Cranach the Younger (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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