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1673 in Poland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Poland in 1673.

Historical records for Poland in 1673

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November

Death of John III

John III ยท Commander in Chief ยท House / House of Sobieski

King Michael dies, John puts himself forward as his successor

Battle of Chocim, 2nd

John III ยท Chocim ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Poland War

Wins a victory at Chocim destroying the Turkish Army army of 30,000. Despite the Treaty of Buczac John continues to harass the Turks

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Astronomical Instruments Treatise

Hevelius, Johannes ยท Gdansk ยท Astronomer ยท Science / Astronomy

Documents large precision instruments used before telescopic sights became standard.

Machina Coelestis

Hevelius, Johannes ยท Gdansk ยท Astronomer ยท Science / Astronomy

Publishes a description of his observatory, instruments and observing methods.

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