Augustus II of Poland

Augustus II, nicknamed "the Strong" (May 12, 1670?February 1, 1733; (Polish: August II Mocny; German: August II der Starke) was Elector of Saxony (where he was known as Frederick Augustus I) from 1694 to 1733 and King of Poland from 1697 to 1704 and again from 1709 to 1733. He involved the Commonwealth in the disastrous Great Northern War. His attempts at internal reforms and strengthening the royal power came to naught, but his mistakes allowed the Russian Empire to strengthen its influence over the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

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May 12 - 1670 - February 1 - 1733 - Polish - German - Elector of Saxony - 1694 - King of Poland - 1697 - 1704 - 1709 - Great Northern War - Russian Empire - Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

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