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1. Augustus Ii The Strong

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   The Polish Crown and Political Ambition
   In 1697, following the death of John III Sobieski, Augustus successfully maneuvered himself into contention for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth throne. He converted from Lutheranism to Roman Catholicism, a necessary step to appease the Catholic nobility, officially adopting the name Augustus II. His election was secured through extensive bribery, reportedly involving several tons of gold smuggled into Warsaw hidden within hollowed-out religious icons $\text{[^2]}$.
   His primary foreign policy goal was to secure the C…