# John III Sobieski - King of Poland

URL: https://poland-history.com/rulers/john-iii-sobieski
Reign: 1674–1696
Born-Died: 1629 - 1696
Dynasty: House of Sobieski
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_III_Sobieski

Military commander who relieved Vienna from the Ottoman siege in 1683.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki](https://poland-history.com/rulers/michal-korybut-wisniowiecki)
- Succeeded by: [Augustus II the Strong](https://poland-history.com/rulers/augustus-ii-the-strong)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1673 - [Battle of Khotyn](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1673-battle-of-khotyn)
- 1674 - [John III Sobieski elected](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1674-john-iii-sobieski-elected)
- 1677 - [Wilanów Palace begun](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1677-wilanow-palace-begun)
- 1683 - [Battle of Vienna](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1683-battle-of-vienna)
- 1686 - [Eternal Peace Treaty](https://poland-history.com/timeline/1686-eternal-peace-treaty)