Sigismund II Augustus

Sigismund II Augustus I[1] (Pols: Zygmunt II August, Ruthenian: Żygimont III Awgust I, Lithuanie: Žygimantas III Augustas I, German: Sigismund II. August) (1 August 1520 – 7 Julie 1572) wis King o Poland an Grand Duke o Lithuanie, the anly son o Sigismund I the Auld, whom Sigismund II succeedit in 1548.

Sigismund II Augustus
Sigismund II Augustus. Pentingbi Lucas Cranach the Younger.
Keeng o Poland
Grand Duke o Lithuanie
Ring1548–1569
PredecessorSigismund I the Auld
SuccessorHenry III (in 1573)
Born1 August 1520(1520-08-01)
Kraków, Poland
Dee'd7 Julie 1572(1572-07-07) (aged 51)
Knyszyn, Poland
Buirial10 Februar 1574
Wawel Cathedral, Kraków
SpoosesElisabeth o Austrick
(m. 1543–45; her daith)
Barbara Radziwiłł
(m. 1547–51; her daith)
Catherine o Austrick
(m. 1553–72; her daith)
DynastyJagiellon
FaitherSigismund I the Auld
MitherBona Sforza
SeegnaturSigismund II Augustus's signature

References

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  1. Keengs Augustus II an Augustus III bore thair nummers efter him.