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Lubomirski Rokosz - Definition and Overview

The Lubomirski Rokosz was a rebellion againts Jan II Kazimierz of Poland, initiated by Jerzy Sebastian Lubomirski.

In 1665-1666 supporters of Lubomirski paralyzed the work of the Sejm and himself with support of a part of royal troops and pospolite ruszenie, defeated troops of the King at Częstochowa in 1665 and royal troops leds by the future King Jan Sobieski, at Mątwam in 1666.

The rokosz ended with the Agreement of Łęgonice, which forced the King to give up his reform plans and the introduction of "vivente rege" elections.

See also

Example Usage of Lubomirski

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