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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- King of Poland (1674–1696) who led the campaign that drove the Turks from Vienna (1683).
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The great heroes of the West are those who stood up against the Muslim onslaught and preserved European civilization — men like Godfrey of Bouillon, Jean de Vallette, Pelayo of Asturias, Don John of Austria, King John III Sobieski.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Christopher Columbus — Hero or Villain? 2009
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(1669-72) and John III Sobieski, the solicitude of the people for the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913
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1683 - Battle of Vienna starts - Christian Army under the command of John III Sobieski, the King of Poland defeats an invading Muslim Army attempting to take Vienna.
Nothingandall 2008
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* 1683 - John III Sobieski of Poland arrives on Kahlen Hill, leading to the Battle of Vienna the next day. [
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