Stanisław Leszczyński
Stanisław Leszczyński was a notable Polish nobleman and king whose reign was marked by exile and resilience. Born in 1677, he was elected king of Poland in 1704 and later became a prominent figure in the history of Eastern Europe. After being overthrown, Leszczyński found refuge in France, where he became the Duke of Lorraine. His legacy includes the establishment of cultural and political ties between Poland and France, notably through his daughter, who married King Louis XV. Leszczyński's contributions to the region are commemorated in the grand Place Stanislas in Nancy, which remains a symbol of his influence in both Poland and France.
Born on Jul 20, 1677 (348 years old)
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Stanisław Leszczyński was supported by Carol al XII-lea to become the King of Poland.
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Stanisław Leszczyński, a Polish king, settled in Nancy in 1736 after being exiled.
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Stanisław Leszczyński was a deposed king of Poland who found refuge in Nancy.
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