(1624–96), king of Poland 1674–96; known as John Sobieski. In 1683 he relieved Vienna when it was besieged by the Turks, thereby becoming the hero of the Christian world.
(1624–96), king of Poland 1674–96; known as John Sobieski. In 1683, he relieved Vienna when it was besieged by the Turks and became a hero in the Christian world.