Definitions for sobieskisɔˈbyɛs ki

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So•bies•kisɔˈbyɛs ki(n.)

  1. John,

    Category: Biography

    Ref: John2 (def. 1). 2 1 1

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  1. Sobieski

    surname of the great patriot king of Poland, John III., in the 17th century; born at Olesko, in Galicia; was elected king of Poland in 1674, having, by repeated victories over the Turks and Russians, shown himself the greatest soldier of his country; proved a wise and brave ruler, a true leader of his people, and with unbroken success defied the utmost efforts of the infidel Turks (1624-1696).


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