Micha? Wi?niowiecki, King of Poland

Michael Korybut Wisniowiecki (May 31, 1640 ? November 10, 1673); Polish: Micha? Korybut Wi?niowiecki, was the son of Jeremi Micha? Wi?niowiecki and his wife Gryzelda Konstancja Zamoyska. King of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from 29 September 1669 to his death in 1673.

Biography

Following the abdication of King Jan Kazimierz Vasa and the end of The Deluge, the Polish nobility (szlachta) elected Michael as king, believing he would further the interests of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was the first monarch of Polish origin since the last of Jagiellonian Dynasty, Sigismund II Augustus, died in 1572. Michal was a son of a successful but controversial military commander Jeremi Micha? Wi?niowiecki, known for his actions during uring the Chmielnicki Uprising led by Bohdan Chmielnicki.

Related Topics:
Jan Kazimierz Vasa - The Deluge - Szlachta - Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth - Jagiellonian - Sigismund II Augustus - 1572 - Jeremi Micha? Wi?niowiecki - Chmielnicki Uprising - Bohdan Chmielnicki

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His reign was less than successful, and the nobility was not satisfied with the House of Vasa's dynastic policies. Despite his fathers military fame Michael lost a war against the Ottoman Empire, with Turks occupying Podolia. He was unable to cope with his responsibilities and with the different quarreling factions within Poland. On his death, Jan Sobieski was elected king of Poland.

Related Topics:
House of Vasa - Ottoman Empire - Turks - Podolia - Jan Sobieski

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