Daily Archives: 19 May 2013

Today in the History of Poland…

Posted on 19 May 2013 by lkonieczny

….on May 19, 1674, the Grand Hetman of the Crown(Military Commander in Chief) of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Jan Sobieski, was elected King of Poland. After a period of turnmoil and attacks from various external forces (Turks, Swedes, Tatars, etc.), King … Continue reading →

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