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Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki

Type Figure Region Poland Time 1640–1673 Also known as 米哈乌一世、Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki、Michael I

Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki was king of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth 1669–1673;…

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  1. 1640–1668Wiśniowiec · Polish–Lithuanian CommonwealthBorn into a prominent Ukrainian family, he inherited his father Jeremi Wiśniowiecki's eastern estates and influence, enjoying standing among the Commonwealth's eastern nobles but with limited political experience.
  2. 1669–1673Warsaw · MasoviaElected in June 1669 after a long contest, defeating candidates including the French Prince of Condé; during his reign the parliament was divided, military funds were short, the Ottoman border pressure was poorly met, and royal power further eroded.

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