In the history of Austria, which Polish king led the allied relief army that broke the Ottoman siege of Vienna in 1683?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Jan III Sobieski
- Step 1: King Jan III Sobieski of Poland led the coalition of Polish, Austrian, and German forces in a decisive cavalry charge down the Kahlenberg on 12 September 1683, routing Kara Mustafa's army. Answer: Jan III Sobieski. Why not the others: Stanisław Leszczyński, Stefan Batory and Władysław IV Vasa do not fit this historical event or context.
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