Augustus III of Poland

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

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

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.

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.