Sigismund II Augustus

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania

Sigismund II Augustus - King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
Born

1520
505 years ago

Died

July 7th, 1572
452 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Poland

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Ruled as the last king of the Jagiellonian dynasty from 1548 until death in 1572. Reigned over Poland and Lithuania during a period of significant political change, including the Union of Lublin in 1569, which unified the two states into a single commonwealth. His reign was marked by efforts to strengthen central authority and promote economic development. Undertook initiatives to enhance the cultural and political landscape of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Implemented the Union of Lublin in 1569

Established the legal foundation for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Facilitated the development of arts and culture

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