Augustus III of Poland

ModernEmperorPoland1696 — 1763

Elector of Saxony and figurehead king of Poland.

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Quick Facts

Born

1696

Died

1763

Country

Poland

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)58

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score40.2

Augustus III of Poland — Complete Timeline

1733 AD

War of the Polish SuccessionWar◆ Major

Augustus III's election sparked the War of the Polish Succession (1733-1735). Russian and Austrian forces supported him against French-backed Stanis

War of the Polish SuccessionTreaty of ViennaRussian Support

Impact: regional

Election as King of PolandPolitical Action◆ Major

Augustus III was elected King of Poland following the death of his father, Augustus II. His election was contested by Stanis

ElectionWar of the Polish SuccessionContested

Impact: regional

1736 AD

Reign as Figurehead KingPolitical Action

After the war, Augustus III ruled Poland as a figurehead monarch. Real power was exercised by the Russian ambassador and the Saxon court in Dresden. He spent most of his reign in Saxony, neglecting Polish affairs.

FigureheadRussian InfluenceNeglect

Impact: national

1740 AD

Patronage of the Arts in DresdenCultural

Augustus III continued his father's patronage of the arts in Dresden. He expanded the Dresden art collection, including works by Raphael and Correggio, and supported composers like Johann Adolph Hasse.

PatronageDresdenArt Collection

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