Jan Sobieski

Jan Sobieski, born Jan III Sobieski (1629–1696), was a Polish-Lithuanian nobleman who became King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1674 until his death. He is widely recognized for his role in the Battle of Vienna in 1683, where he led the forces of the Holy League against the Ottoman Empire, effectively halting the Ottoman advance into Europe. In Hebrew, his name is transliterated as יאן סובייסקי. In Ukrainian, he is known as Ян III Собеський, and in Turkish, he is referred to as III. Jan Sobieski. Sobieski's reign was marked by significant military achievements and the strengthening of Poland's position in Europe. His victory at Vienna is celebrated as a pivotal moment in European history, often credited with saving Christendom from Ottoman conquest. Sobieski's legacy endures in Poland and beyond, where he is remembered as a national hero and a symbol of resistance against foreign domination.