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Augustus II the Strong Biography and Timeline

Follow Augustus II the Strong through 5 dated historical records for Germany.

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Augustus II the Strong, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1701–1703Years on this page

1701

9 July 1701

Defeat at the Duna

King · Elector of Saxony · Riga · Warfare / Great Northern War

Augustus fails to prevent Charles XII from crossing the Duna.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1704

December 1701

Polish-Saxon Defence

King · Elector of Saxony · Warsaw · Warfare / Great Northern War

Augustus organises resistance to the approaching Swedish campaign in Poland.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1704

1702

May 1702

Withdrawal from Warsaw

King · Elector of Saxony · Warsaw · Warfare / Great Northern War

Augustus abandons Warsaw as the Swedish army approaches.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1704

19 July 1702

Defeat at Kliszow

King · Elector of Saxony · Kliszow · Warfare / Great Northern War

Augustus suffers a major defeat against Charles XII at Kliszow.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1704

1703

1703

Saxon Recovery Efforts

King · Elector of Saxony · Dresden · Warfare / Great Northern War

Augustus attempts to rebuild his forces after further Swedish victories.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1704

Records, sources and methodology

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