Sigismund II Augustus
(1520-1572)

King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania – Sigismund II Augustus was born in Kraków (Capital city of Lesser Poland Voivodeship in southern Poland) on August 1st, 1520 and died in Knyszyn (City of Poland) on July 7th, 1572 at the age of 51. Today Sigismund II Augustus would be 503 years old.

Age

how old was Sigismund II Augustus when he died?

Sigismund II Augustus died in 1572 at the age of 51.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 1st, 1520 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Kraków Capital city of Lesser Poland Voivodeship in southern Poland
Death Date	July 7th, 1572 (Friday)
Death place	Knyszyn City of Poland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Sigismund II Augustus

Birthday

When was Sigismund II Augustus born?

Sigismund II Augustus was born on August 1st, 1520.

Death

When did Sigismund II Augustus die?

Sigismund II Augustus died on July 7th, 1572 at the age of 51 in Knyszyn (City of Poland). Today Sigismund II Augustus would be 503 years old.