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Stefan Batory

1533 - 1586 · King of Poland, Prince of Transylvania · b. in Szilágysomlyó

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Ruler of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1576 to 1586

Stephen Báthory was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania as well as Prince of Transylvania (1576-1586), after previously being Voivode of Transylvania (1571-1576).

Key achievements

  • 01Victorious campaigns against Muscovy
  • 02Military and judicial reforms
  • 03Founded the Vilnius Academy (1579)

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