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What was Sigismund II Augustus' role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth?

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Sigismund II Augustus was the first ruler of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a powerful state formed in 1569 through the Union of Lublin. As the first ruler, Sigismund played a pivotal role in establishing the Commonwealth's political and administrative structures. He initiated reforms to strengthen the central government, promoted religious tolerance, and expanded the Commonwealth's territories through diplomacy and military campaigns.
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