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What was Sigismund II Augustus' contribution to postal services?

  • Established first regular postal service

  • Invented stamps

  • Built post offices

  • Created postal routes

Answer

Established the first regular postal service, connecting major cities in Poland and Lithuania. This system, known as the Royal Post, played a crucial role in communication and administration, facilitating the exchange of official documents, news, and goods. It also contributed to the development of trade and commerce, as merchants could now rely on a reliable and efficient means of sending and receiving correspondence.
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