Who was Stanisław's primary supporter in Sweden?
Queen Christina
King Gustav III
King Oscar II
Charles XII
Answer
Charles XII, the King of Sweden, was Stanisław's primary supporter in his quest for the Polish throne. Charles saw Stanisław's cause as an opportunity to weaken his rival, the Russian Tsar Peter the Great, who supported Stanisław's opponent, Augustus II the Strong. Charles provided Stanisław with military and financial support, and even personally led a Swedish army into Poland to help him secure the throne.
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