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Władysław IV Waza
1595 - 1648 · King of Poland · b. in Łobzów, Kraków
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Ruler of Poland-Lithuania from 1632 to 1648
Władysław IV Vasa or Ladislaus IV was King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania and claimant of the thrones of Sweden and Russia. Born into the House of Vasa as a prince of Poland and of Sweden, Władysław IV was the eldest son of Sigismund III Vasa and his first wife, Anna of Austria.
Key achievements
- 01Defended the Commonwealth against Russia and Turkey
- 02Patron of the first Italian opera in Poland
- 03Briefly elected tsar of Russia
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