Sigismund II Augustus
King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
1520 — 1572
Quick Facts
Profession
King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
Born
August 11, 1520
Died
1572 (age ~52)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
statesperson
Kingdom of PolandBorn in KrakówDied in Knyszyn
1520
Born in Kraków (1520-08-11)
1530
PositionKing of Poland (1530–1572)
1572
Died in Knyszyn
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sigismund II Augustus?+
Sigismund II Augustus is King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Born in 1520.
When was Sigismund II Augustus born?+
Sigismund II Augustus was born on August 11, 1520.
When did Sigismund II Augustus die?+
Sigismund II Augustus died in 1572, at approximately 52 years of age.
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Sigismund — August 11, 1520
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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