Consecrated sword presented by Pope Innocent XI to John III Sobieski - 'Lion of Lechistan' (1675)

Consecrated sword presented by Pope Innocent XI to John III Sobieski - 'Lion of Lechistan' (1675)

the turks called sobieski the lion of lechistan

Jan III Sobieski (Series: Polish Kings and Princes), 2001, Poland, 10 Złotych, Silver (.925), Mintage: 24.000, Proof, 14.14 g, 32 mm

John III Sobieski (Polish: Jan III Sobieski; Lithuanian: Jonas III Sobieskis; Latin: Ioannes III Sobiscius; 17 August 1629 – 17 June 1696) was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1674 until his death in 1696. 

Born into Polish nobility, Sobieski was educated at the Jagiellonian University and toured Europe in his youth. As a soldier and later commander, he fought in the Khmelnytsky Uprising, the Russo-Polish War and during the Swedish invasion known as the Deluge. Sobieski demonstrated his military prowess during the war against the Ottoman Empire and established himself as a leading figure in Poland and Lithuania. In 1674, he was elected monarch of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth following the sudden and unexpected death of King Michael. 

Sobieski's 22-year reign marked a period of the Commonwealth's stabilization, much needed after the turmoil of previous conflicts. Popular among his subjects, he was an able military leader, most famous for his victory over the Turks at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. The defeated Ottomans named Sobieski the "Lion of Lechistan", and the Pope hailed him as the saviour of Western Christendom. Suffering from poor health and obesity in later life, Sobieski died in 1696 and was buried at Wawel Cathedral in Kraków. He was succeeded by Augustus II of Poland and Saxony.

King of Poland John III Sobieski by Daniel Schultz.

Ferdinand van Kessel - Views from the four worlds with scenes of animals; London - 1689

oil on copper, Height: 17 cm (6.6 in); Width: 23.3 cm (9.1 in)

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Part of a set of project commissioned byth King of Poland John III Sobieski

John III Sobieski (Polish: Jan III Sobieski; Lithuanian: Jonas III Sobieskis; Latin: Ioannes III Sobiscius; 17 August 1629 – 17 June 1696) was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1674 until his death.

Born into Polish nobility, Sobieski was educated at the Jagiellonian University and toured Europe in his youth. As a soldier and later commander, he fought in the Khmelnytsky Uprising, the Russo-Polish War and during the Swedish invasion known as the Deluge. Sobieski demonstrated his military prowess during the war against the Ottoman Empire and established himself as a leading figure in Poland and Lithuania. In 1674, he was elected monarch of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth following the sudden and unexpected death of king Michael.

Sobieski's 22-year reign marked a period of the Commonwealth's stabilization, much needed after the turmoil of previous conflicts. Popular among his subjects, he was an able military leader, most famous for his victory over the Turks at the Battle of Vienna in 1683. The defeated Ottomans named Sobieski the "Lion of Lechistan", and the Pope hailed him as the saviour of Western Christendom. Suffering from poor health and obesity in later life, Sobieski died in 1696 and was buried at Wawel Cathedral in Kraków. He was succeeded by Augustus II of Poland and Saxony.

Ferdinand van Kessel (1648 – 1696), was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his landscapes, still lifes and genre pieces with monkeys.

On September 12th 1683, King Jan III Sobieski of Poland led a Christian coalition of the Holy Roman Empire and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, to victory against the Ottoman Turks ending the Siege of Vienna, after which the Turks ceased to be a menace to Christendom.

King Jan III Sobieski was convinced that it was thanks to Mary. He organized a pilgrimage to Jasna Góra where he left some gains as a thanksgiving for the triumph of the Polish army over the Turks. After his great victory at the Gates of Vienna, the defeated Ottomans started to refer to Polish King Jan III Sobieski as the ''Lion of Lechistan''. Sobieski led the largest cavalry charge in history, leading 18.000 horsemen, with 3.000 Winged Hussars.

After the battle, Sobieski paraphrased Julius Caesar‘s famous quote by saying ''Venimus, Vidimus, Deus vicit'' ("We came, we saw, God conquered").

Przybyliśmy, zobaczyliśmy, Bóg zwyciężył.

Sobieski is a Polish vodka brand. It is owned by Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits. Sobieski named after John III Sobieski, king of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1674 to 1696. His nickname the "Lion of Lechistan." Sobieski's basic vodka is a 100% pure rye vodka. It is distilled in Poland with rye (cultivar Dankowski) and water only. Sobieski also produces four flavoured vodkas made from fruit juice: Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, and Vanilla. Two vodka-based liqueurs are also produced by the label: Strawberry and Caramel The Sobieski company was founded in 1846 by H.A. Winkelhausen in Koniaków, and produced over 60 types of alcohol. Following World War II, the Koniaków distillery was rebuilt and consolidated under the state monopoly on Vodka production. In 2003, Production moved to Starogard Gdański.[1]

Sobieski is a Polish vodka brand. It is owned by Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits. Sobieski named after John III Sobieski, king of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1674 to 1696. His nickname the "Lion of Lechistan." Sobieski's basic vodka is a 100% pure rye vodka. It is distilled in Poland with rye (cultivar Dankowski) and water only. Sobieski also produces four flavoured vodkas made from fruit juice: Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, and Vanilla. Two vodka-based liqueurs are also produced by the label: Strawberry and Caramel The Sobieski company was founded in 1846 by H.A. Winkelhausen in Koniaków, and produced over 60 types of alcohol. Following World War II, the Koniaków distillery was rebuilt and consolidated under the state monopoly on Vodka production. In 2003, Production moved to Starogard Gdański.[1]

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