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To: RobbyS

A Polish king led the army that broke the siege of Vienna back in 1683.

If I remember correctly, this was King Wadislaw (sp?).

17 posted on 02/24/2006 11:27:43 AM PST by JamesP81

To: JamesP81

Actually it was King Jan Sobieski.

19 posted on 02/24/2006 11:30:17 AM PST by dfwgator

To: JamesP81

King Jan Sobieski

20 posted on 02/24/2006 11:31:19 AM PST by katana

To: JamesP81

No, it was Jan III Sobieski

"Sobieski Sending Message of Victory to the Pope, after the Battle of Vienna" by Matejko (1838-1893)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_III_Sobieski

22 posted on 02/24/2006 11:37:02 AM PST by lizol (Liberal - a man with his mind open ... at both ends)

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