Article: Polish Succession, War of the

Polish Succession, War of the (1733–38) A conflict between Russia and Poland on one side and France. It began after the death of AUGUSTUS II the Strong: Austria, Russia, and Prussia supported the candidature of his son, while the French supported Stanislaus Leszczyński, the father-in-law of LOUIS XV . Stanislaus was elected but was driven out by Russian troops and Augustus III became king (1733–63). There was fighting in Italy between Austria and Spain, ...

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