Sigismund II Augustus: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Zygmunt August • Augustus I |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1, 1520 • Kraków • Poland |
| Died | July 7, 1572 (aged 51) • Poland |
| Title / Office | king (1548-1572), Poland |
| House / Dynasty | Jagiellon dynasty |
| Role In | Livonian War • Union of Lublin |
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