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Which war was sparked after Augustus' death?

  • War of Spanish Succession

  • Thirty Years' War

  • War of the Polish Succession

  • Seven Years' War

Answer

The War of the Polish Succession, sparked by Augustus' death in 1733, involved various European powers vying for control of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It primarily centered on the succession claims of Augustus' son, Augustus III, and Stanisław Leszczyński, backed by France. The conflict had significant geopolitical implications, drawing in Russia, the Habsburg monarchy, Prussia, Saxony, and other European states, ultimately shaping the political landscape of Central and Eastern Europe.
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