Abdication
By the Treaty of Altranstadt, Augustus abdicates the Polish throne and recognises Charless candidate for the Polish throne
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1655-1660
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Charles X Gustavus Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles X Gustavus through 2 dated historical records for Poland.
Charles X Gustavus, historical timeline
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1704
Treaty of Altranstadt
Treaty between Augustus II of Poland and Saxony and Charles XII of Sweden, Charles had driven Augustus out of Poland, and eventually, by occupying Saxony, forced him out of the war. By the Treaty of Altranstadt, Augustus abdicates the Polish throne and recognises Charless candidate for the Polish throne. Augustus II sues for peace with Charles XII
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1655-1660
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